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# Software Engineer III - Back End

- **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Java (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Iterative and Incremental Development, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, GitHub Copilot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Information Technology, Code Testing, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74002177-software-engineer-iii-back-end

## About the Role

* Experience developing scalable backend applications using Java, object-oriented programming, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native technologies.
 * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with experience troubleshooting production issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
 * Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, monitoring, and software quality best practices.
 * Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while collaborating effectively with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams.
 * Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor etc. to accelerate development, improve code quality, automate testing, and enhance engineering productivity.
 * Proficiency in applying AI-powered workflows for code generation, refactoring, debugging, documentation, and troubleshooting while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and maintainability., 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.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, 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.

Masters: Computer Science

## Description

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 at our Bentonville, AR office. This position is not eligible for remote work. Role summary: As a Software Engineer III, you will build and enhance scalable backend services that power critical pharmacy platforms and customer experiences. You will develop APIs, microservices, and event-driven solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features, and help ensure system reliability, performance, and security. You will participate in design discussions, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and production support while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems, modern cloud technologies, and solutions that have a meaningful impact on millions of customers. About the team: We
are a high-impact engineering team within Walmart Pharmacy focused on developing the Pharmacy Compliance and Recommendation Platform. This platform delivers personalized, patient-centric care by providing pharmacists with actionable recommendations and compliance insights. Our engineers build scalable cloud-native services, APIs, event-driven architectures, and AI-powered solutions. By integrating advanced technology with healthcare innovation, the team addresses complex challenges at enterprise scale, improving outcomes for millions of customers. The team values technical acumen, iterative development, and problem-solving to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient software solutions that support Walmart's mission in healthcare. What you'll do:

 * Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems that power Walmart Pharmacy platforms.
 * Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while participating in code reviews and technical discussions.
 * Contribute to CI/CD automation, observability, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives.
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, and other coding assistants to accelerate feature development, automate repetitive tasks, generate tests, and improve code quality.
 * Proficiency in applying AI-powered workflows for code generation, refactoring, debugging, documentation, and troubleshooting while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and maintainability.


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