Posted in

Senior – Software Engineer

Senior – Software Engineer

CompanyWalmart
LocationSunnyvale, CA, USA
Salary$117000 – $234000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Java-based object-oriented programming and building web-based J2EE applications.
  • Strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, and system design.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka, REST APIs, Spring, Hibernate, Splunk, and caching solutions.
  • Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with SQL/No SQL databases like Cosmos, Elasticsearch, or Mongo DB.
  • Exposure to CI/CD, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and build tools (Jenkins).
  • Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
  • Passion for continuous learning, improvement, and building high-impact platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build highly scalable, performant, and reliable backend systems for core marketplace logistics.
  • Apply ML solutions to model and optimize shipping decisions, fulfilment flows, and seller recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical and business requirements, ensuring world-class software quality.
  • Own the full software lifecycle from design to development, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and continuously improve platform components in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
  • Develop secure systems that protect private information and adhere to Walmart’s high standards of data security and compliance.
  • Mentor junior engineers, participate in code reviews, and help establish engineering best practices.
  • Innovate by identifying areas for technical improvement, automation, and system robustness.

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.
  • 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.