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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior, Software Engineer - Backend Java - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Bentonville, AR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Microsoft Azure, Program Optimization, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, DevOps, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Marketplace, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74007936-senior-software-engineer-backend-java ## About the Role * Proficiency in Java for backend services, including experience with Spring Boot. * Experience with TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React. * Good understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture. * Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and caching solutions. * 5+ years of full-stack development experience in complex software systems. * Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools/frameworks for other developers. * Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code. * Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members. * Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms. * Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. * Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools. * Open-source contributions or internal platform evangelism. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. * Minimum of 5+ years of relevant software development experience in building and maintaining complex systems., 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. ## Description What you'll do... Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. This is a full-time onsite role based in Bentonville, AR; remote and hybrid options are not available. About Team: Join the innovative Walmart Marketplace Platform team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences and managing our advanced Marketplace API gateway. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services and ReactJS for frontend development, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration. 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