Senior, Software Engineer - Backend
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Position Summary... Focusing on customer, associate and business needs, the International Store Operations team is responsible for maintaining inventory management over 4000 stores across 8 countries., Join Walmart Global Tech as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to build and enhance scalable systems that power seamless digital experiences for millions of customers worldwide. You will work across diverse systems and domains, contributing to the design and development of critical backend services supporting Walmart's digital ecosystem, from checkout and fulfillment to user engagement journeys.
What You'll Do:
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Architect, design, and develop scalable backend services and APIs to support complex digital experiences.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams across domains, including product, frontend, data, and UX teams, to design solutions that enhance the customer journey.
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Lead technical initiatives, including solution architecture, performance tuning, and system scalability enhancements. Drive end-to-end technical strategy and execution for the team, providing leadership in solution architecture, optimizing system performance, and advancing scalability to support business growth.
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Optimize application performance and ensure high code quality.
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Mentor junior engineers and drive knowledge sharing within the team.
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Advocate for best practices in services architecture, security, and testing.
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Implement and maintain secure, high-performance, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
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Develop reusable frameworks and components for backend service integrations.
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Maintain high code quality through automated testing, continuous integration, and code reviews.
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Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across complex services.
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Build scalable and reliable systems that handle large volumes of traffic and data.
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Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following engineering best practices.
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Debug and troubleshoot issues in distributed systems across environments.
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Contribute to performance optimization, security improvements, and system resilience.
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Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers., 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 the location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
Requirements
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6 to 9 years of total experience of which 5+ years in Backend engineering platform development.
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5+ years of experience in Java technologies, Distributed systems and large-scale application development and design.
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Hands on experience Spring Boot, REST, Kafka, Cassandra.
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Experience with containerization technology and Microservices
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Well versed in CI/CD, DevOps practices, and monitoring tools.
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Work with Java, Multithreading, Data Structures, Algorithm, Design Patterns and develop robust high- performance and scalable applications.
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Strong adherence to SLDC process and Scrum/agile methodologies, 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 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area. Option 2: 5 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.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area., 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.
Benefits & conditions
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.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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.
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., Discount Card
Get 10% off
Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.
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Financial perks
Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.
Paid time off
Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more
Comprehensive health benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family
Wellbeing programs
Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life's challenges
Career growth opportunities
Training, leadership programs, and clear paths to advance.
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Life at Walmart
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