STAFF, SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Java) at Walmart

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field, with minimum 6+ years of experience in software design, development and automated deployments (10-15 years preferred)
  • Hands-on experience building Java-based backend systems and working in cloud-based solutions
  • Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Spark
  • Prior experience delivering highly scalable large-scale data processing Java applications
  • Strong in high and low-level system design, including designing data-intensive applications in OpenStack
  • Good understanding of CS Fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms & Problem Solving
  • Experienced in CI/CD development environments/tools including Git, Maven, Jenkins
  • Strong in writing modular and testable code and test cases (unit, functional, integration) using JUnit, Mockito, Mock MVC
  • Experienced in microservices architecture, distributed concepts, common design principles, design patterns, and cloud-native development
  • Hands-on experience in Spring Boot, concurrency, garbage collection, RESTful services, data caching services, and ORM tools
  • Experience working with Relational Databases and writing complex OLAP, OLTP, and SQL queries
  • Experience providing multiple alternatives for development frameworks, libraries, and tools
  • Experience working with NoSQL Databases like Cosmos DB
  • Experience working with caching technology like Redis, Memcache, or related systems
  • Experience in event-based systems like Kafka
  • Experience utilizing monitoring and alert tools like Prometheus, Splunk, and excellent in debugging/troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Guide the team in architectural decisions and best practices for building scalable applications
  • Drive design, development, implementation, and documentation
  • Build, test, and deploy cutting-edge solutions at scale, impacting Walmart associates worldwide
  • Interact with Walmart engineering teams across geographies to leverage expertise and contribute to the tech community
  • Engage with Product Management and Business to drive the agenda, set priorities, and deliver products
  • Drive the success of implementations by applying technical skills to design and build enhanced processes and technical solutions in support of strategic initiatives
  • Work closely with Architects and cross-functional teams, following established practices for delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) within architectural guidelines
  • Work with senior leadership to chart out the future roadmap of products
  • Participate in hiring and build high-performing agile teams
  • Interact closely for requirements with Business owners and technical teams within India and across the globe

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
Data Structures
Algorithms
System Design
Full Stack

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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