Senior, Software Engineer

What you'll do

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior 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.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop highly scalable services to solve complex system challenges, improving catalog and partner experience platforms
• Lead by example as a strong, hands-on engineer contributing high-quality code
• Troubleshoot production and business issues by collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Work in an Agile environment, following best practices and delivering high-impact results
• Stay current with GenAI trends and contribute to innovative solutions enhancing seller and supplier experience
• Drive medium to large-scale cross-functional projects, including:Translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Designing scalable architectures
• Writing and testing code
• Collaborating with stakeholders
• Resolving defects and improving system reliability

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in Java and backend system development
• Expertise in microservices architecture using Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux, and Project Reactor (Mono/Flux)
• Experience with distributed systems and technologies such as Kafka, Solr, and caching solutions
• Solid understanding of Apache Spark
• Deep knowledge of J2EE, multithreading, and networking concepts
• Experience with performance tuning, caching, and storage optimization
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins)
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB and Cassandra
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices
• GenAI Experience (Preferred)
• Familiarity with AI-driven code analysis and quality tools
• Experience implementing AI-based testing frameworks
• Exposure to AI-powered monitoring and performance optimization tools

Additional information

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Living the Walmart Value

Focus on our Associates / Belonging - Identifies, attracts, and retains top talent; builds a high-performing team; embraces a culture of belonging

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.

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

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