Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
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Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Retail, E-commerce, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Comfortable with system design, architecture, deep technical Linux, networking topics, and distributed architectures
- Enthusiasm for digging deep, sharp technical communication, prioritization, and organization
- Experience with containerization and container platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Docker EE, OpenShift, Mesosphere)
- Skills to understand debugging info, “Drain” traffic away from a cluster, rollback a bad software push, block or rate limit unwanted traffic, bring up additional serving capacity through autoscaling, and use monitoring systems (for alerting and dashboards)
- Programming/tooling and automation experience in one or more of: Golang, Java, Python, Typescript, Node, Shell
- Good understanding of Kafka internals, SQL/NoSQL databases like Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Postgres, and in-memory caching frameworks like Memcached
- Working knowledge of observability tools and enterprise monitoring solutions like Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic, Prometheus
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree with 12+ years of experience in Computer Science or related field
- Proficient in any programming languages like Java, GoLang, etc
- Experience in designing, investigating, analysing, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise systems
- Methodical and systematic problem-solving approach, with solid awareness of ownership, initiative, and drive
- Fluency with running services at scale; in-depth understanding
Responsibilities
- On-call responsibilities to help minimize MTTD and MTTR of SRE product
- Engage with enterprise and business/infrastructure functions to establish, track, and optimize operational metrics and targets in line with SRE principles (SLO/SLI, latency percentiles, error budgets, tech debt, and setup alert guidelines)
- Influence, design, and create new architectures, standards, and methods for large-scale enterprise systems
- Design, write, and build tools to improve the reliability, latency, availability, and scalability of Walmart e-commerce/Retail and Enterprise products
- Engender reliability and availability starting with metrics and measurements
- Enable scaling by providing tools, developing training, and/or augmenting processes
- Build tools/automate to prevent re-occurrence of problems to mission-critical products/services
- Augment existing instrumentation to build a cohesive picture of the characteristics of systems, with special attention to points of failure
- Participate in capacity planning, demand forecasting, software performance analysis, and system tuning
- Develop a deep understanding of the numerous services and applications that deliver Walmart e-commerce/Retail and Enterprise products
- Root-cause analysis of complex problems involving multiple parties, networks, hardware, and software related to scaling and performance
- Secure the system from issues, whether real, perceived, or notional
- Work cross-functionally amongst a variety of teams and be a core contributor in every significant engineering service or solution delivered to stakeholders
- Work directly with Software Engineering teams to build next-generation “always up” cloud-based e-commerce/Retail and Enterprise platform
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What programming languages or tools are required for this role?
Required programming and tooling experience includes Golang, Java, Python, Typescript, Node, and Shell.
What technical skills are needed for this position?
Key skills include experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Kafka internals, SQL/NoSQL databases like Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Postgres, and in-memory caching like Memcached, plus system design, Linux, networking, and distributed architectures.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What does the team work on and what kind of culture is it?
The team builds and maintains foundational technologies like data platforms, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure to support Walmart's scale, focusing on scalable, secure systems for employee and customer experiences; they emphasize cross-functional collaboration, deep technical work, and sharp communication.
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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