Senior, Software Engineer; Backend

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and passionate Senior Software Engineer (Backend) for our team. You will be part of the Catalog Spec Engineering team and will be responsible for developing high performance and scalable catalog services that meet the needs of millions of Walmart customers.

Join the innovative Walmart Catalog team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing seller and supplier experiences by setting up their catalog and managing the catalog platform. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.

• Design and develop highly scalable services and solve complex software system problems by leveraging state‑of‑the‑art technology and enhancing Walmart catalog and partner experience solutions.
• Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information and engaging support teams to resolve issues.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences of issues and ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members to ensure compliance with Walmart code of conduct.
• Work in an agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating with teams to deliver results.
• Stay up to date with the latest GenAI trends and technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve the seller and supplier experience on our catalog platform.
• Participate in medium‑to‑large‑scale, complex, cross‑functional projects ensuring on‑time delivery.

• 6‑8 years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Java and experience building Java‑based backend systems.
• Extensive experience building and implementing microservices and applications using Spring Boot and reactive frameworks like Spring Web Flux.
• Experience with internet‑scale distributed technologies (e.g., Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, etc.).
• Strong understanding of JEE components, multithreading, and networking.
• Extensive knowledge of offline storage, caching, and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud‑based solutions and hands‑on experience with CI/CD development environments/tools, including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and problem solving.
• Experience working with generated AI/ML technologies.
• Experience with No
  
  SQL databases like Cosmos DB, Cassandra and ability to design and implement scalable data models.

• 401(k) match and stock purchase plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, and multiple health plans.
• Medical, vision, dental and wellness programs.
• Employee discounts and other perks.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them.

• 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.

• 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.
• Experience with creating inclusive digital experiences, implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA , United States of America

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