Principal, Software Engineer, Streaming at Walmart

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of software development and/or DevOps experience in related field (Messaging, Streaming, Big Data)
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science and 10 years' experience in software engineering OR Master of Science and 8 years' experience in software engineering OR PhD and 6 years' experience
  • Extensive knowledge in deployment automation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Nomad, etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge in Distributed Systems and the challenges that come with them
  • Strong Java/Scala skill sets
  • Designs, Scopes, and Builds large projects with large teams
  • Git or a similar version control tools
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban)
  • Strong understanding of continuous integration and delivery (Jenkins, GitOps, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of testing frameworks (JUnit, Cucumber, or similar) and concepts (CHO, Integration, Unit, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of large scale data platforms
  • Design and Documentation Skills
  • Go-getter attitude, excellent communication, and a belief that the customer is first
  • Sense of ownership in delivering solid, robust solutions
  • Nice-to-Haves
  • Strong Experience with near real-time stream processing (Micro-services, Spark, Flink, Storm, and Kafka Connect) at scale
  • Proficiency with Java, Garbage Collection Systems, and Multi-threading
  • Experience with Relational, Document, and Distributed Databases (Cassandra, MySQL, CosmosDB, Spanner, or Dynamo)
  • Open source contribution

Responsibilities

  • Leading the design, development, and maintenance for the platform backend services that drive e-commerce
  • Leading large organizations in building the next-generation, cloud-based streaming technology capable of supporting transactions for e-commerce and retail stores
  • Removing the complexity of provisioning, operating, and maintaining cloud-based streaming services by providing an automated, lights-out, self-healing solution

Skills

Java
Scala
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
Nomad
Distributed Systems
Git
Streaming
Messaging
Big Data
DevOps
Deployment Automation

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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