Senior, Software Engineer - Web/OL
About the role
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 experts, and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.
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.
What you'll do...
Spend 75-80% of your time engaging in hands-on coding for both frontend and backend systems.
Perform thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization.
Ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices.
Utilize your proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, and Webpack to build responsive and dynamic user interfaces.
Implement and customize CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Foundation to enhance the visual appeal and functionality.
Focus on optimizing site speed and performance, ensuring fast load times and efficient resource utilization.
Manage browser storage effectively and optimize browser memory usage to ensure smooth and efficient web application performance.
Leverage your strong hold on Node.js for server-side JavaScript, developing scalable backend services and ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications.
Implement efficient data processing and handle asynchronous operations effectively.
Design and develop RESTful APIs, ensuring robust and secure communication between frontend and backend systems.
Work with databases, both SQL and NoSQL, to manage data storage and retrieval efficiently.
Apply performance optimization techniques and security best practices.
Mentor and lead by example, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Stay abreast of emerging frontend and backend technologies, make strategic architectural decisions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Drive the architectural vision for both frontend and server-side systems.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure seamless integration.
Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues proactively.
Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.
Contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team.
Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and practice effective time management.
Focus on meticulous, detail-oriented work, conduct rigorous code reviews, and resolve complex technical challenges.
Uphold the highest standards of engineering excellence.
Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes.
What You'll Do Full Stack Development
Spend 75-80% of your time engaging in hands-on coding for both frontend and backend systems.
Perform thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimization.
Ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices.
Implement and customize CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Foundation to enhance the visual appeal and functionality.
Focus on optimizing site speed and performance, ensuring fast load times and efficient resource utilization.
Manage browser storage effectively and optimize browser memory usage to ensure smooth and efficient web application performance.
Leverage your strong hold on Node.js for server-side JavaScript, developing scalable backend services and ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications.
Implement efficient data processing and handle asynchronous operations effectively.
Design and develop RESTful APIs, ensuring robust and secure communication between frontend and backend systems.
Work with databases, both SQL and NoSQL, to manage data storage and retrieval efficiently.
Apply performance optimization techniques and security best practices.
Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues proactively.
Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.
Contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team.
Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and practice effective time management.
Focus on meticulous, detail-oriented work, conduct rigorous code reviews, and resolve complex technical challenges.
Uphold the highest standards of engineering excellence.
Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes.
What You'll Do User Interface Design
Utilize your proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, and Webpack to build responsive and dynamic user interfaces.
Implement and customize CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Foundation to enhance the visual appeal and functionality.
What You'll Do Site Speed Optimization
Focus on optimizing site speed and performance, ensuring fast load times and efficient resource utilization.
Use various techniques to enhance page performance.
What You'll Do Browser Storage & Memory Management
Manage browser storage effectively and optimize browser memory usage to ensure smooth and efficient web application performance.
What You'll Do Node.js Expertise
Leverage your strong hold on Node.js for server-side JavaScript, developing scalable backend services and ensuring seamless integration with frontend applications.
Implement efficient data processing and handle asynchronous operations effectively.
What You'll Do Backend Development
Design and develop RESTful APIs, ensuring robust and secure communication between frontend and backend systems.
Work with databases, both SQL and NoSQL, to manage data storage and retrieval efficiently.
Apply performance optimization techniques and security best practices.
What You'll Do Mentoring & Learning
Provide mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Lead by example and encourage knowledge sharing within the team.
What You'll Do Architecture & Design
Stay abreast of emerging frontend and backend technologies, make strategic architectural decisions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Drive the architectural vision for both frontend and server-side systems.
What You'll Do Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure seamless integration.
What You'll Do App Health, Quality, and Performance
Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues proactively.
Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.
What You'll Do Tech Initiatives & Innovation
Contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team.
Champion new ideas and drive the adoption of cutting-edge frontend and backend technologies.
What You'll Do Time Management & Planning
Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and practice effective time management.
What You'll Do Leadership
Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Exhibit strong leadership qualities and mentor junior team members.
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
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.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices and joining us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.