Senior, Software Engineer - BACKEND - JAVA at Walmart

Sunnyvale, California, United States

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

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience with 2-3 years as technical lead for small-mid sized development team
  • Excellent Problem Solving, Ownership, Communication and leadership skills
  • Experience with one or more of the following areas: Server Backend Distributed and Parallel Systems, Full Stack Development (front end and backend), Scalable Enterprise Platforms and Applications, Application Security and Incident Management
  • Deep Knowledge in Software architecture, Micro Services, Java based APIs and systems testing
  • In-depth understanding of NoSQL database implementations, like Cosmos, MongoDB, etc
  • Clear understanding of design principles for building large-scale, robust platforms
  • Proven ability to share knowledge via formal mentoring, reviewing code, reviewing design documents, providing technical talks or brown bag sessions
  • Knowledge of System performance, Application Security, monitoring tools, metrics and techniques, Test Automation and Behavior Driven Development
  • Experience in Micro Service Architectures using backend technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Kafka

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for an agile development team of 6-8 engineers responsible for features and applications used in multiple International Stores
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Market Operations) to gather requirements, create software design specifications and high level estimates
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs, micro services and components using technologies like Java Spring Boot, Kafka, SQL Database, Cache etc
  • Perform design and code reviews, suggest improvements to ensure the highest level of quality and maintainability
  • Oversee development lifecycles, Analyze application logs, maintenance activity data, performance data and provide analysis; Evaluate change requests to identify those which are valid and feasible
  • Track, Analyze and provide guidance to the team for resolving Critical Tech Debts
  • Provide guidance in trouble shooting technical Issues, participate in root cause analysis and ensure prevention of future Incidents
  • Document code, technical specifications, and instructional materials for team members and stakeholders
  • Contribute to research and implementation of best practices and emerging technologies
  • Share knowledge via formal mentoring, reviewing code, reviewing design documents, providing technical talks

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Kafka
Microservices
SQL
Cache
APIs
Agile
Code Review
Troubleshooting

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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