(USA) Software Engineer III

Walmart, Inc.

$117K — $234K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Sunnyvale, CA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or 2 years' software engineering experience, or 4 years' relevant experience in software engineering.
  • Experience with Java and building Java-based backend systems.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI best practices and technologies.
  • Proficient in building microservices using Spring Boot and reactive frameworks (e.g., Spring WebFlux).
  • Experience with distributed technologies like Solr, Kafka, and performance tuning techniques.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-based solutions and CI/CD tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins).
  • Experience with NoSQL databases and scalable data model design.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable services to enhance Walmart Catalog and Partner experience solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve business and production issues by collaborating with support teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to prevent future issue occurrences.
  • Work in an Agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating on project deliveries.
  • Stay updated on GenAI trends and contribute innovative solutions for the Catalog platform.
  • Engage in cross-functional projects by translating business needs into technical solutions and ensuring timely delivery of results.
  • Enhance designs to prevent recurring defects based on comprehensive testing and validation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work for the world's largest retailer.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
  • Collaboration with a creative and technically strong team.
  • Support for professional growth and development in software engineering.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a talented and passionate Software Engineer (Back End), you will be part of Catalog Engineering team and will be responsible for developing high performance and scalable Catalog Service that meet the needs of millions of Walmart customers. Design and develop integrations with next generation downstream application that is built largely on an event driven platform implemented via a micro-service architecture. We are looking to bring more intellectually curious engineers who are passionate about technology in general.
About the Team

Join the innovative Walmart Catalog team, were creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and supplier experiences in setting up their catalog and managing Catalog platform. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.
Our Catalog Engineering team has built a highly scalable Catalog Orchestration Service. You will work on NextGen upstream integration, catalog migration to a new platform, and develop highly scalable catalog micro services. You'll independently handle high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues, troubleshoot business and production issues. As a member of this fast-moving and highly entrepreneurial team, you'll be able to say that you work for the world's largest retailer and contribute to innovation and development to best-in-class methodologies that impacted perception and drastically changed business as we know it.
What you'll do:
  • Develop highly scalable services and solve complex software systems problems by leveraging state-of-the-art technology and enhance Walmart Catalog and Partner experience solutions
  • Show your chops as an exceptional and technically strong developer.
  • Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information and engaging support teams to resolve issues
  • Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues and ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct
  • Work in an Agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating with teams to deliver results
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest GenAI trends and technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve the Seller and supplier experience on our Catalog platform.
  • Participate in medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects by reviewing project, product and business requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirement); writing and developing code; conducting unit testing; communicating status and issues to team members and stakeholders; collaborating with cross functional teams; troubleshooting open issues and bug-fixes; enhancing design to prevent re-occurrences of defects; ensuring on-time delivery
What you'll bring:
  • Experience with Java and building Java-based backend systems.
  • Building and implementing microservices and applications using Spring Boot and reactive frameworks like Spring WebFlux and Project Reactor (Mono and Flux)
  • Experience in internet-scale distributed technologies (e.g. Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of J2EE components, multithreading, and networking.
  • Extensive knowledge of offline storage, caching, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with cloud-based solutions and hands-on experience with CICD development environments/tools, including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
  • Strong understanding of CS Fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Problem Solving.
  • Familiarity with GenAI best practices, such as:
    • Using AI-powered code analysis tools to improve code quality and maintainability
    • Implementing AI-driven testing frameworks to ensure robust testing and validation
    • Leveraging AI-based performance monitoring and optimization tools to improve system efficiency.
    • Designing AI-enabled data pipelines to streamline data processing and analysis.
  • Experience with NoSQL Databases like Cosmos DB, Cassandra and ability to design and implement scalable data models.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native development, and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous monitoring.

    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 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
    Option 2: 4 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, 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.

    Masters: Computer Science

    Primary Location...

    1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America

    Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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