Senior, Software Engineer
We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Software Engineer (Back End) to join the Catalog Engineering team. You will develop high-performance, scalable Catalog Services that meet the needs of millions of Walmart customers. This role involves designing and developing integrations with next-generation downstream applications built on an event-driven, microservice architecture.
About The Team
Join the innovative Walmart Catalog team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing seller and supplier experiences in setting up their catalog and managing the Catalog platform. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services, providing exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration. The Catalog Engineering team has built a highly scalable Catalog Service. You will work on NextGen upstream integration, catalog migration to a new platform, and develop highly scalable catalog microservices. You’ll independently handle high-impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues and troubleshoot business and production issues.
As a member of this fast-moving and highly entrepreneurial team, you’ll contribute to innovation and development of best-in-class methodologies that impact perception and change business as we know it.
Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- Familiarity with AI-driven code analysis and quality tools
- Experience implementing AI-based testing frameworks
- Exposure to AI-powered monitoring and performance optimization tools
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
Preferred Qualifications (Education)
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay with incentive awards for performance
- 401(k) match and stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Multiple health plans
- Flexible working hours
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock for certain positions.
Schedule
We are reimagining the tech workplace by making a permanent transition to virtual work for most of our team. In-person collaboration will occur at a regular cadence and with purpose.
Location
1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America