Walmart
Direct Workday career site

Software Engineer III

Pay
$90,000 – $180,000 per year
Location
Bentonville, AR · Hybrid
Job type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Listed
28 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Java
  • Python
  • microservices
  • RESTful APIs
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

Also useful

  • Generative AI tools
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • AWS

What you'll do

Convert dollar impacts to be dollar savings, to make Walmart vision comes true – “Every Day Low Cost” & “Every Day Low Price”!

As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will contribute to the development of scalable, secure, and intelligent software solutions across multiple platforms. You will apply strong programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills to build, test, and enhance software systems while leveraging AI/ML and automation technologies to improve business outcomes and customer experiences.

Working closely with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, you will help deliver high-quality software solutions, participate in technical design discussions, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers opportunities to grow technical expertise, expand knowledge of modern software engineering practices, and contribute to innovative solutions that drive operational excellence.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions and services using modern programming languages and engineering practices.
  • Contribute to the delivery of features, applications, and AI/ML-enabled solutions that support business and platform goals.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Participate in solution design discussions and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software components.
  • Integrate AI/ML capabilities and leverage generative AI tools to enhance software functionality and development productivity.
  • Troubleshoot software issues, analyze system behavior, and contribute to root-cause identification and resolution.
  • Develop automation tools and utilities that improve engineering efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Support code reviews, testing, deployment, and CI/CD processes to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Monitor application performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Document technical solutions, best practices, and implementation approaches while sharing knowledge with team members.

What you'll bring

  • Strong experience in object-oriented programming, software design principles, and modern development practices.
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar programming languages with experience developing scalable applications and services.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native application development.
  • Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities and leveraging Generative AI tools to enhance software solutions and engineering productivity.
  • Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex application and system issues.
  • Experience developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining high-quality software with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, or AWS), container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, application monitoring, and software lifecycle management.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, a continuous learning mindset, and a passion for innovation, automation, and applying emerging technologies to solve business challenges.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

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

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America

About Team

Operational Excellence

The team is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to enabling data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. It combines expertise in advanced analytics, applied research, software engineering, and AI-powered solutions to solve complex business challenges.

Collaborating closely with product, engineering, and business partners, the team develops scalable platforms, predictive models, automation frameworks, and data solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and customer experiences. The team fosters a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement while building technologies that support Walmart's business objectives.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.

We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work

We use a hybrid way of working with primary in office presence coupled with an optimal mix of virtual presence. We use our campuses to collaborate and be together in person, as business needs require and for development and networking opportunities. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team, be more flexible in our personal lives.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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

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.

Read the original posting

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