Backend Engineer
ZipSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Pharmacy, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Microservice architecture and design, and best practices around multithreading, networking, offline storage and performance tuning
- Proficiency in Java or Golang, Spring Boot, and experience working with distributed systems and teams
- Ability to build products with focus on testability, well versed with Mockito and JUnit
- Proficient knowledge and experience with Kafka Queues, Cosmos DB, SQL
- Familiarity with GenAI/LLMs and related tooling ecosystem (a plus)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Build Manager (Maven or Gradle), Distributed Version Control (GIT), and Continuous Integration (Jenkins)
- Proficient skills in troubleshooting live applications and assessing performance bottlenecks of applications running on Linux
- A disciplined approach to development, code review, testing, documentation and code structure in a team environment
- A constant desire to improve, learn more and take things to the next level and a passion for adopting the latest features in Kubernetes, Java, Azure SQL Server, Azure Cosmos, Kafka and Spring Boot
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs to support Walmart’s digital experiences
- Collaborate with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver impactful features and solutions
- Build scalable and reliable systems that handle large volumes of traffic and data
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following engineering best practices
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in distributed systems across environments
- Contribute to performance optimization, security improvements, and system resilience
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
- Implement and test code changes required for special business requirements
- Independently handle high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues, troubleshoot business and production issues
Skills
Backend Services
APIs
Scalable Systems
Distributed Systems
Troubleshooting
Code Reviews
Performance Optimization
Security
Monitoring
Testing
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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