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
Streaming Media, Television, Embedded SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience, preferably in backend or full-stack roles
- Proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Flask) or .NET Core (C#) for building microservices
- Proficiency with front-end frameworks (Angular/React) for full-stack collaboration
- Strong understanding of REST principles, API versioning, and error handling
- Solid knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design and query optimization
- Working knowledge of caching layers (Redis/Memcached) and asynchronous data flows
- Experience with cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP) for hosting, storage, and monitoring
- Familiarity with authentication/authorization concepts — OAuth2, JWT, or similar
- Proven ability to analyze, debug, and optimize backend performance
- Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate across functions
- Passion for building reliable, scalable services that directly impact customer experience in the streaming/video domain
Responsibilities
- Build and own RESTful backend services and APIs supporting video upload workflows, catalog ingestion, and console applications
- Design and implement data models and persistence layers using relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
- Develop workflow engines for approvals, user permissions, and asset tracking within the InVidScan console
- Integrate with third-party catalog providers (e.g., Vubiquity), consume external APIs, transform data, and store in internal systems
- Implement caching and performance optimizations (Redis or similar) to reduce upstream latency and improve response times
- Instrument services for logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure high availability and observability
- Collaborate closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and platform teams to define APIs and streamline end-to-end workflows
- Participate in design and code reviews, ensure best practices in scalability, error handling, and secure coding
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins/Azure DevOps)
- Demonstrate strong ownership — from requirement clarification through design, implementation, testing, and release
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This is not a remote position; it requires being in the Dallas, TX office 5 days a week.
What experience level is required for this Software Engineer III role?
The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience.
What key technical skills are needed for this position?
Key skills include building RESTful backend services and APIs, designing data models with relational or NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, developing workflow engines, integrating third-party APIs, implementing caching with Redis, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins/Azure DevOps.
What is the company culture like for this team?
The team is close-knit, collaborative, and focuses on challenging problems that make a difference in the business.
What makes a strong candidate for this Software Engineer III role?
A strong candidate has a proven track record of shipping high-quality software on embedded platforms, 5+ years of experience, innovative ideas for complex problems, strong ownership from requirement clarification through release, and thrives in a high-visibility role with business impact.
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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