(USA) Software Engineer III (Backend)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

About The Team:

The Global Responsibility SparkGood Programs team at Walmart is committed to advancing company-wide philanthropic efforts that support nonprofit organizations. Walmart's philanthropy programs enable non-profits to raise funds through the support of Walmart.com shoppers and associates. Joining this team provides the opportunity to work for a company that is a global leader in diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and community engagement. 

As a Software Engineer III (Back-End), you'll be responsible for translating requirements into effective solutions, writing code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing valuable insights to drive innovation. You will lead small project teams of engineers who will rely on you as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert. Your role will involve analyzing large datasets to optimize processes and delivery protocols, while also acting as a trusted guide for efficiencies and best practices. As a member of our team, you will help shape best-in-class methodologies that will transform business operations and impact industry standards.

What You'll Do:

• Technological Solutions: Develop advanced technological solutions that have a large-scale impact and enhance the end-user experience.
• Start-Up Mentality: Approach challenges with a start-up mentality, bringing fresh ideas to the table and inspiring others to do the same.
• Opportunity Identification: Recognize areas of opportunity, develop solution designs, and provide guidance for system and process improvements.
• Requirement Translation: Effectively translate business requirements into technical solutions and project goals, working with agility from start to finish.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve business problems and develop solutions that redefine a "best-in-class" customer experience.
• Team Encouragement: Foster collaboration within the project teams you oversee, motivating them to achieve insight-driven outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in backend software development and related technologies.
• Programming Expertise: In-depth experience in object-oriented programming with a strong understanding of Java8 and related frameworks, including lifecycles, multithreading, networking, offline storage, and performance tuning.
• System Design and Architecture: Experience in system design discussions and proficiency in app architecture using design patterns such as MVVM, along with expertise in developing high-availability and fault-tolerant systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of Java8+, SpringBoot, design patterns, messaging architectures like Kafka, and API development.
• Microservices: Strong experience with RESTful microservices. Experience with GQL is a plus.
• Databases: Proficiency with both SQL and NoSQL databases, including SQL Server, MySQL, Cosmos, MongoDB, and Cassandra.
• Container Technologies: Skilled in container technologies such as Docker on Kubernetes.
• API Development: Expertise in designing, developing, and managing APIs.
• DevOps: Experience in DevOps practices, including building automated CICD processes.
• Testability: A focus on building products with a strong emphasis on testability and a passion for comprehensive test coverage.
• Development Practices: A disciplined approach to development, including code review, testing, documentation, and maintaining strong code structure in a team environment.
• Continuous Improvement: A drive to continually improve, learn new skills, and integrate the latest features.
• Cloud Architecture: Experience with cloud architecture, especially in Azure, is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a problem-solving mindset.

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Flexible, hybrid work:
We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Customer Service, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Masters: Computer Science

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America