(USA) Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart, Inc.

$90K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or 5 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, and modern best practices in software engineering.
  • Experience developing cloud-native, microservices-based applications with RESTful APIs and containerization.
  • Strong database management skills, including experience with DB2, Cassandra, SQL, NoSQL, and Elasticsearch.
  • Proven track record in integrating AI/ML components into software solutions.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and experience with cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to mentorship and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead feature and model delivery through collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Write clean, efficient, and reliable code for the software development lifecycle.
  • Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software functionality.
  • Assist in solution design and participate in design reviews to ensure system integrity.
  • Define technical requirements with stakeholders and track success metrics.
  • Monitor application performance and manage project timelines effectively.
  • Mentor peers and promote best engineering practices for improvement.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Flexible working hours and paid time off (PTO).
  • Transition to virtual work with in-person collaboration opportunities.
  • Incentive awards for performance and potential bonuses.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
The Senior Software Engineer will lead the delivery of scoped features and through collaborative teams, ensuring alignment with platform and business objectives. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable software solutions while integrating AI and machine learning components. The position requires strong technical judgment, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving to meet user needs and quality standards. The engineer will support lifecycle execution, mentor peers, and collaborate across functions to drive innovation and operational excellence within a dynamic development environment.

*Immigration Sponsorship support is NOT available for this position*

About the team:

The OMS Engineering Team develops and maintains Walmart's Order Management System, a vital platform managing purchase orders and inventory transfers across the supply chain. The team leads modernization efforts through cloud migration and AI innovation to improve scalability, automation, and efficiency. Focused on delivering reliable, scalable solutions, the team optimizes inventory flow, reduces costs, and enhances supplier collaboration. Supporting Walmart, Sam's Club, and international markets, the team builds advanced order management platforms that address evolving business needs and enable seamless supply chain operations with a commitment to engineering excellence.

What you'll do:
  • Own scoped feature and model delivery through collaborative engineering teams, managing implementation, iteration, testing, and support.
  • Write clean, efficient, and reliable code across multiple languages, driving full software development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing.
  • Integrate AI and ML components to enhance software intelligence and leverage GenAI tools to improve development velocity.
  • Assist in solution design, participate in design reviews, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and success metrics.
  • Monitor application performance and ensure adherence to project timelines.
  • Mentor peers and promote engineering best practices for continuous improvement.


What you'll bring:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern software engineering best practices, including object-oriented design, design patterns, and automated testing..
    • Build and support cloud-native, microservices-based applications using RESTful APIs, GraphQL, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Apache Kafka, CI/CD pipelines, and Microsoft Azure..
    • Design, develop, and optimize database and search solutions using DB2, Cassandra, SQL, NoSQL, and Elasticsearch to ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and data integrity..
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform code reviews, mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize application performance, and deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions using Git, JUnit, and Agile/Scrum methodologies..
    Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and documentation-based coding practices.
  • Strong experience delivering scoped features or models through collaborative engineering teams.
  • Proficiency in debugging, code review, and continuous development within CI/CD environments.
  • Ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems aligned with platform objectives.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML components and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development.
  • Demonstrated technical judgment in balancing trade-offs and driving high-quality deliverables.
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, mentorship, and engineering excellence.


Benefits and Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, flexible working hours, and more.
We are reimagining the tech workplace by making a permanent transition to virtual work for most of our team. Of course, being together in person is an important part of our culture and shared success. Well collaborate in person at a regular cadence and with purpose.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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