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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, C (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Software Debugging, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Generative AI, Build Management, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Api Design, Restful APIs - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/417d8792-4d36-4e19-ab69-eb8df75f1c81 ## About the Role * Proven expertise in C programming and object-oriented software development, with a strong emphasis on code quality, maintainability, and documentation-driven development practices. * Demonstrated experience delivering complex features, applications, or data models through collaborative engineering teams in agile environments. * Strong proficiency in code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous software development, with a focus on quality, performance, and reliability. * Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and generative AI tools, with the ability to integrate intelligent capabilities into software solutions. * Ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient software systems that align with enterprise architecture standards and best practices. * Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment automation, monitoring, and operational support. * Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and technical leaders. * Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and engineering excellence., 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 Walmart is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the delivery of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with platform and business objectives. This role involves full lifecycle development, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance of services, APIs, and AI/ML components. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams to translate complex requirements into reliable, high-quality software while driving continuous improvement and innovation. Strong technical judgment, proactive problem-solving, and mentorship capabilities are essential to support engineering excellence and deliver impactful results in a dynamic environment., The Data Services team designs and operates scalable, available distributed SQL and NoSQL platforms supporting enterprise applications. Focused on backend engineering, API development, site reliability, and DevOps automation, the team ensures platform stability and continuous improvement. Utilizing automation and AI-assisted engineering, it drives operational excellence and innovation. Collaborating closely with product, infrastructure, and operations teams, the group upholds Walmart's core values of integrity, respect, service, and excellence while fostering technical expertise, ownership, and alignment with business objectives., * Develop PostgreSQL extensions, plugins, and core database enhancements using the C programming language, while actively contributing to open-source initiatives and community-driven projects. * Design and build full-stack solutions, including dashboards, REST APIs, and automation workflows, to enhance observability, operational efficiency, and incident response capabilities. * Collaborate with Product, Business, and UX teams to define requirements, evaluate technical approaches, and deliver solutions for small- to medium-sized projects. * Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues through root cause analysis, performance tuning, query optimization, and implementation of preventive action plans. * Design, develop, evaluate, and deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions by adhering to engineering best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes. * Translate business and technical requirements into effective solutions, ensuring timely delivery, comprehensive documentation, and ongoing support. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams by offering guidance, architectural direction, and quality code oversight. * Participate in capacity planning, high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) assessments, performance benchmarking, and optimization of PostgreSQL database clusters. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [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) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv)