Staff, software engineer at Walmart

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, E-commerce, RetailIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable applications in product based companies or R&D divisions
Strong computer systems fundamentals, DS/Algorithms and problem solving skills
5+ years of experience building microservices using Java
Strong experience with SQL/No-SQL and database technologies (MySQL, Mongo DB, Hbase, Cassandra, Oracle, Postgresql)
Experience in systems design and distributed systems
Large scale distributed services experience, including scalability and fault tolerance
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Understand business problems and suggest technology solutions
Architect, design, build and deploy technology solutions at scale
Raise the bar on sustainable engineering by improving best practices, producing best in class code, documentation, testing and monitoring
Estimate effort, identify risks and plan execution
Mentor/coach other engineers in the team to facilitate their development and to provide technical leadership to them
Rise above details as and when needed to spot broader issues/trends and implications for the product/team as a whole

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaMicroservicesSQLNoSQLMySQLMongoDBHbaseCassandraOraclePostgresqlDistributed SystemsData StructuresAlgorithmsSystems DesignScalabilityFault Tolerance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

The role requires 10+ years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable applications in product-based companies or R&D divisions, plus 5+ years building microservices using Java.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Key skills include strong computer systems fundamentals, DS/Algorithms and problem solving, experience with SQL/No-SQL databases like MySQL, MongoDB, Hbase, Cassandra, Oracle, PostgreSQL, systems design, and large-scale distributed services with scalability and fault tolerance.

What are the main responsibilities in this role?

Responsibilities include understanding business problems and suggesting technology solutions, architecting and deploying scalable solutions, improving engineering best practices, estimating effort and planning execution, mentoring other engineers, and spotting broader product/team issues.

What is the company culture like at Walmart Global Tech?

Walmart Global Tech is people-led and tech-empowered, where people drive innovation, and being together helps the team innovate and learn; they train teams in future skillsets and value collaboration with experts.

What soft skills are needed for this role?

Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.

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

Staff, software engineer at Walmart

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Walmart

About Walmart

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.

Senior Software Engineer