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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior, Software Engineer - Backend - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Java (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Profiling, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Iterative and Incremental Development, Java Development Kit, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, System Availability, Spring-boot, Backend, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Microservices - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D8FBB3E5D7E04A87AB020611F19DA2C0/job/ ## About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the delivery of scoped features and solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems. This role requires expertise in software development lifecycle, including coding, debugging, and continuous integration, while integrating AI/ML components to enhance platform capabilities. You will contribute to solution design, technical leadership, and innovation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and system standards. The position demands strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement., * Extensive experience in software development with proficiency in languages such as Java, Springboot Kafka Streams. * Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, code review, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices. * Proven ability to deliver scoped features and models through iterative development and continuous integration. * Skilled in AI/ML integration and leveraging generative AI tools to enhance development efficiency. * Demonstrated technical judgment in designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions. * Experience collaborating across teams to translate complex requirements into actionable technical solutions. Nice to Have: * Experience with Location and fulfillment systems and an understanding of how they operate. * Hands-on experience with Agentic AI development. * A passion for exploring technology outside of work., 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 * Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend features using Java and Springboot Kafka Streams . * Participate in technical design discussions , implement scalable, testable, and maintainable solutions. * Optimize app performance, reliability using profiling tools, crash analytics, performance monitoring dashboards and observability tools (e.g., OpenObserve). * Work within a modular architecture and contribute to systems that integrate with CosmOSDB APIs and microservices-based backends. * Evaluate and integrate third-party SDKs and APIs and stay updated with the latest JDK advancements, Java platform updates and trends, following internal approval processes. * Drive operational excellence by ensuring high availability, performance, automation, and reliability of production systems using AI-driven monitoring, alerting, and incident management. ## Related Videos - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Fireside Chat with Werner Vogels, VP & CTO, Amazon.com & Daniel Gebler, CTO at Picnic](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1405-fireside-chat-with-werner-vogels-vp-cto-amazon-com-daniel-gebler-cto-at-picnic) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)