Senior Software Engineer
Pearl HealthSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, eCommerce, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field, with minimum 5+ years of experience in software design, development, and automated deployments
- Hands-on experience building Java-based backend systems and working in cloud-based solutions
- Proficiency 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
- Experience in CI/CD development environments/tools including Git, Maven, Jenkins
- Strong in writing modular and testable code and test cases (unit, functional, integration) using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, Mock MVC
- Experience 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 with NoSQL Databases like Cosmos DB
- Experience 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 debugging/troubleshooting issues
- Exposure to Containerization tools like Docker, Helm, Kubernetes
- Knowledge of public cloud platforms like Azure, GCP (added advantage)
- Understanding of Mainframe databases (added advantage)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product team, architects, and quality assurance to provide team leadership and design, develop, and enhance reliable and easy-to-maintain infrastructure
- Partner and collaborate on product development with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct
- Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information (e.g., issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause) and engage support teams to assist in resolution
- Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues and ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct
- Provide technical guidance and continuous mentorship to junior members in the team to ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What skills and experience are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?
Candidates need a Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 5+ years of experience in software design, development, and automated deployments. Required technical skills include proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Spark, building scalable Java backend systems, cloud solutions, system design, CS fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, CI/CD tools like Git, Maven, Jenkins, and writing testable code with JUnit, Mockito, Mock MVC.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Senior Software Engineer position remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the team culture like for this role at Walmart?
The team works closely with US stores and eCommerce to serve customers through technological innovation, collaborating with product teams, architects, quality assurance, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while emphasizing leadership, mentorship, compliance with Walmart code of conduct, and focus on customers, stores, employees, in-store service, merchant tools, data science, search, and personalization.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer position?
A strong candidate has solid technical leadership, experience in large project environments, a strong Java development background, hands-on experience with scalable backend systems, cloud solutions, and the ability to design resilient, maintainable applications while providing mentorship and troubleshooting expertise.
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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