Senior Backend Engineer
WorkdaySalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Technology, E-commerceIndustries
Requirements
- Strong backend engineering and software development experience
- Hands-on expertise with Distributed computing systems, Data platform and ML platform, dev ops, and services
- Experience working with data science teams on model integration
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, or similar) and cloud services
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable search and backend systems
- Develop, deploy, maintain and manage Search Ingestion platform, integrate ML models, help in running A/B test, improve quality of search results, in collaboration with all stakeholder teams
- Optimize system performance for search features, algorithms and indexing platform
- Ensure seamless integration between APIs, services, and platform
- Lead and contribute to system architecture, code reviews, and best practices
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or office-based?
This role is based in the Bangalore office for daily work, with flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.
What programming languages or technical skills are required?
The role requires strong backend engineering experience, hands-on expertise with distributed computing systems, data platforms, ML platforms, dev ops, services, proficiency in programming languages like Java or similar, and cloud services.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the team like at Walmart Global Tech?
This is a newly incubated International Search Team at IDC, focused on building and enhancing the Search Indexing Platform and Search Retrieval systems to create scalable, high-performance search solutions for Walmart’s international markets.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer role?
Strong candidates will have backend engineering experience, expertise in distributed systems, data/ML platforms, dev ops, model integration with data science teams, and proficiency in Java or similar languages.
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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