Walmart

SENIOR, SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in software design, development, and automated deployments. Essential skills include hands-on experience with Java-based backend systems, cloud-based solutions, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Spark. Prior experience delivering highly scalable, large-scale data processing Java applications is required, along with strong proficiency in high and low-level system design, designing data-intensive applications in open stack, and a good understanding of CS fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Problem Solving. Experience with CI/CD development environments/tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins), writing modular and testable code with frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC, microservices architecture, distributed concepts, common design principles, design patterns, and cloud-native development concepts is also necessary. Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, concurrency, garbage collection, RESTful services, data caching services, ORM tools, relational databases with complex SQL queries, NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB), caching technologies (Redis, Memcache), event-based systems (Kafka), monitoring and alert tools (Prometheus, Splunk), containerization tools (Docker, Helm, Kubernetes), and public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) is required.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will guide the team in architectural decisions and best practices for building scalable applications. They will drive the design, development, implementation, and documentation of cutting-edge solutions at scale, impacting Walmart associates worldwide. Responsibilities include interacting with Walmart engineering teams globally, engaging with Product Management and Business to drive the agenda and deliver products, and applying technical skills to design and build enhanced processes and technical solutions. The role involves working closely with Architects and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) within established architectural guidelines, and collaborating with senior leadership to chart the future roadmap of products. Additionally, the engineer will participate in hiring and building high-performing agile teams, and interact closely with Business owners and technical teams for requirements.

Skills

Software Engineering
Scalable Applications
Architecture
Design
Development
Implementation
Testing
Deployment
Agile Methodologies
Product Management
Technical Solutions
Quality Assurance
Cost Management
Delivery Management
Hiring
Team Building

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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