Distinguished, Software Engineer

Position Summary

Building the right technology foundation for Infrastructure & platforms is vital to success at the scale of Walmart. Our team builds and maintains the foundational technologies that support the tech organization. Included in this are data platforms, enterprise architecture, Dev Ops, cloud computing, and infrastructure. All of these products and services are supported by scalable and powerful infrastructure, ensuring a secure and seamless employee and customer experience across stores, digital channels, and distribution centers.

• Collaborate and Innovate:
  Work in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment, sharing creative ideas and partnering with engineers, designers, and product managers to shape the vision and architecture of our web platforms.
• End-to-End Development:
  Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using a modern tech stack, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend components.
• System Design and Architecture:
  Apply your deep expertise to architect, design, cloud-native microservices, and build resilient, high-quality software.
• Cross-Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Engage with engineering teams across geographies to share knowledge, leverage expertise, and contribute to the broader tech community.
• Integrate external and internal AI/ML components for intelligent automation.

• Backend Expertise:
  Deep proficiency in Java, J2EE, and Spring Framework with strong knowledge of JVM internals (concurrency, multi-threading).
• AI/ML experience including GenAI experience in last 2 years.
• Hands-on delivery for quick prototyping and POCs.
• Solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture and hands-on experience building RESTful web services.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and database concepts, with expertise in SQL/No SQL databases.
• Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and influence high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands on experience in building scalable cloud native software platforms/applications.
• Strong understanding and experience in the area of software development lifecycle in Java/J2EE.
• Strong understanding of architecture, database, messaging (Kafka services).
• Strong sense of ownership with focus on quality, efficiency, responsiveness, and continuous innovation.

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and…