Software Engineer III at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

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

Requirements

  • 4+ years of total experience, of which 3+ years in Backend engineering platform development
  • 4+ years of experience in Java technologies, Distributed systems, and large-scale application development and design
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, REST, Kafka, Cassandra
  • Experience with containerization technology and Microservices
  • Well versed in CI/CD, DevOps practices, and monitoring tools
  • Work with Java, Multithreading, Data Structures, Algorithms, Design Patterns, and develop robust high-performance and scalable applications
  • Strong adherence to SDLC process and Scrum/Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and develop scalable backend services and APIs to support complex digital experiences
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across domains, including product, frontend, data, and UX teams, to design solutions that enhance the customer journey
  • Lead technical initiatives, including solution architecture, performance tuning, and system scalability enhancements
  • Optimize application performance and ensure high code quality
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive knowledge sharing within the team
  • Advocate for best practices in services architecture, security, and testing
  • Implement and maintain secure, high-performance, and fault-tolerant distributed systems
  • Develop reusable frameworks and components for backend service integrations
  • Maintain high code quality through automated testing, continuous integration, and code reviews
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across complex services
  • 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

Skills

Backend Development
APIs
Solution Architecture
Performance Tuning
Scalability
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Automated Testing
Continuous Integration
Code Review
Java
Spring Boot
RESTful APIs
Docker
Kubernetes
Mentoring

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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