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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Software Engineering - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Bentonville, AR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,314.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, ActiveX, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, Apache Tomcat, Apple IOS, Applications Architecture, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Performance Management, Asana, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Cocoa, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), HP Systems Insight Manager, Apache Struts, WildFly (JBoss AS), Javaserver Pages, JavaServer Pages Standard Tag Library, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visio, Model View Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Reverse Engineering, Secure Hash Algorithm, Selenium, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, UML, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Concurrency, Database Optimization, Software Security, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Extreme Programming, Software Coding, Api Management, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-manager-software-engineering-bentonville-ar--a9783581-4286-4147-b33f-8f530103c32c ## About the Role Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Accounts Receivable, Test Case, Telemetry, Test Tools, Test Strategy, DevOps, iOS, Application Framework, Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), or related field plus 6 years of post-bachelor's progressively responsible experience in software engineering or a related field OR Master's degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering (any), or related field plus 4 years of post-bachelor's progressively responsible experience in software engineering or a related field. Skills Required: Must have experience with: Algorithms, data structures, multithreading, concurrency, and object-oriented software design; Designing and governing large-scale, cloud-native and distributed systems, including SOA, microservices, multi-tier, event-driven, and real-time architectures; Understanding system reliability, availability, security, performance optimization, scalability, and cost efficiency at enterprise scale; Leading agile software development methodologies (SCRUM, XP), including Test-Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, and engineering best practices; Conducting proof-of-concepts, evaluating platforms and products, and performing application and database performance tuning; Technical leadership in system design reviews, API contracts, data flows, integration patterns, and build-versus-buy decisions; Mentoring and developing senior technical talent, including Staff and Principal Engineers; Cross-functional collaboration with products, UX, data, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-impact technical solutions; Enhancing application security by implementing various encryption and hashing algorithm like DES, AES with SALT and Iteration, SHA2; Performing code reviews, resolving technical issues, mentoring team members, and collaborating with onshore and offshore teams; Performing requirements and impact analysis, application architecture and designing documentation using UML and MS Visio; Developing and supporting enterprise applications using Java and J2EE technologies, including JSP, JSTL, SOAP- and XML-based integrations, Oracle databases, JBoss and Tomcat application servers, MVC architecture, and frameworks such as Hibernate and Struts. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills. ## Description Duties: Develops and configures high-quality, minimalistic code for components and applications in alignment with business and technical requirements, including non-functional requirements such as maintainability, availability, scalability, performance efficiency, reliability, and security. Applies knowledge of coding standards and guidelines programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and C# frameworks such as .NET, ActiveX, Cocoa, and Android application frameworks development and collaboration tools such as Monday.com, Linx, and Embold and platforms including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Apple iOS. Ensures adherence to quality, safety, and security standards, including PCI requirements, and integrates telemetry capabilities as required. Assists in selecting appropriate programming languages, frameworks, development standards, and tools to support effective software configuration and coding. Continuously builds expertise in emerging tools and technologies and develops automation scripts to streamline repetitive and routine tasks within CI/CD, testing, and related processes. Translates customer requirements into clear test objectives and comprehensive test cases for components and modules. Applies knowledge of test strategies, test types, test environments, and test tools, including automation tools such as Selenium, Agile tools such as Jira, and mobile testing tools such as Eggplant. Executes test cases to validate functionality, identify defects, and ensure overall component quality. Performs multiple types of testing based on project needs and conducts root cause analysis to support issue resolution. Manages defects throughout the defect life cycle by tracking, analyzing, and reporting issues using established tools and methodologies. Performs regression testing to validate code changes and ensure defect resolution across all impacted areas. Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence of similar defects. Reviews historical defect trends from prior projects to proactively improve solution quality. Troubleshoots performance and availability bottlenecks and implements improvements to enhance application stability and responsiveness. Applies DevOps principles and knowledge of operating systems, maintenance tools, application monitoring tools, debugging techniques, mock screens, pseudocode, reverse engineering, traceability matrices, system integration, data migration, and accessibility to support application lifecycle management. Independently conducts complex maintenance activities, including corrective, adaptive, and perfective enhancements. Monitors and evaluates application performance using relevant metrics, analyzes logs and maintenance data, and provides actionable insights. Assesses and validates change requests to determine feasibility and alignment with system objectives. The role will also supervise: 3: Software Engineer III; 5: Senior Software Engineer.