Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart • Sunnyvale, California, United States • 3w ago

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will focus on back-end development and demonstrateexpertise in Java, SQL, Kafka, REST APIs, JSON, microservices, Kubernetes, and cloud services. This role is critical to developing and maintaining the server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development: Develop and maintain robust and scalable back-end applications using Java.

Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize SQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.

Integration: Develop and manage data pipelines using Kafka for real-time data processing and integration.

API Development: Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to enable seamless interaction between various components of the system.

Data Exchange: Work with JSON for data interchange between server and client.

Microservices: Design and implement microservices architecture to improve scalability and maintainability.

Containerization and Orchestration: Employ Kubernetes for container orchestration to manage deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers.

Cloud Services: Utilize cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and managing applications.

Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.

Testing: Conduct unit testing and integration testing to ensure code quality and reliability.

Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and optimize performance across the system.

Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's skills and processes.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: At least 7 years of professional experience in back-end development.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).

Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.

Experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming.

Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

Proficient in JSON for data interchange.

Experience with microservices architecture.

Proficiency in Kubernetes for container orchestration.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.

Knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools for cloud services.

Key Skills

Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate)

SQL and databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle

Kafka for real-time data streaming

RESTful APIs design and implementation

JSON for data interchange

Microservices architecture

Kubernetes for container orchestration

Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Containerization tools (e.g., Docker) (Preferred)

CI/CD tools and practices (Preferred)

Monitoring and logging tools for cloud services (Preferred)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team player

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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.