Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend

Updated on 3/14/2025

Walmart

Walmart

10,001+ employees

Global retail chain offering affordable products

Compensation Overview

$90k - $180kAnnually

+ Performance Bonuses + Stock

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Bentonville, AR, USA

Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Apache Kafka
Java
Microservices
C#
C/C++
Requirements
  • Strong development experience in an OO language (Java, python, C++, C#, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud application development including scalable, data driven, and message-oriented architecture.
  • Experience designing scalable microservices.
  • Experience designing loosely coupled services using asynchronous message processing including Kafka.
  • Experience working on cloud scale massive relational and No-SQL databases.
  • Experience with design patterns.
  • Experience with code repositories and version control practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and best practices. Automated deployment experience is a plus.
  • Experience in software quality and operational excellence practices.
  • Experience in agile development methodology.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain high performant APIs and software services for our 1P and 3P customers.
  • Develop robust, maintainable, reusable code for managing functionality, configuration, deployment, monitoring, performance, scalability, availability, security, and alerting for software test, integration, and production environments.
  • Plan and implement a series of steps which potentially includes reconfiguration, integration, removal, or addition of application components to enhance the application's functionality, resiliency, usability, and security.
  • Understand the Business/Stakeholder/Technical requirements and assist in analyzing the existing solutions to address the needs. Assist in creation of simple, modular, extensible functional design for the product/solution in adherence to the requirements.
  • Assess gaps/ updates/ modifications between the customer/business expectations and the existing product/solutions.
  • Analyze defects from past projects/solutions to avoid recurrence of similar defects.
  • Analyze system performance impacting the complete product for non-functional requirements like reliability, operability, performance efficiency and security. Troubleshoot performance and availability bottlenecks for the application.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test cases and deployment procedures.
  • Follow coding and design best practices developed by the teams and contribute towards their continuous improvement.
Desired 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.
  • 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.

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices. The company serves everyday consumers, families, and communities, focusing on affordability and essential goods. Walmart's operations include both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, Walmart.com, which has gained importance, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company generates revenue through the sale of groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items, as well as financial services like money transfers and health services such as pharmacies. Walmart differentiates itself from competitors through its efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing, allowing it to maintain low prices. The company's goal is to save people money and support communities, demonstrated by its efforts during the pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bentonville, Arkansas

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • Walmart's partnership with Roblox enhances brand image among younger demographics.
  • Expansion of Vision Centers attracts customers seeking modern eyewear solutions.
  • Immersive commerce strategy engages Gen Z and Gen Alpha, increasing customer loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Store closures in the US may lead to market share loss and customer dissatisfaction.
  • Payment security vulnerabilities could damage customer trust.
  • Immersive commerce strategies may not yield expected returns if demographics don't engage.

What makes Walmart unique

  • Walmart's omnichannel approach integrates physical stores with a robust e-commerce platform.
  • Efficient supply chain management allows Walmart to offer a wide range of products at low prices.
  • Walmart's community support initiatives enhance its brand image and customer loyalty.

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Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time

10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables

6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year

Roth IRA available

Associate Stock Purchase Plan

maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%

Health reimbursement plans

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