Software Engineer II - Edge Cloud Database

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, DevOps, 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.

What you'll do...

Join Walmart Global Tech's Data Platform Services organization as an Edge Cloud Computing System - Software Engineer II to develop Edge cloud database systems that autonomously monitor, predict, and resolve issues across the world's largest retailer's technology ecosystem, impacting millions of customers and associates globally. You'll lead the transformation of traditional Database Managing/Supporting practices into cutting-edge, self-healing platforms that serve as the intelligent backbone for database administration across all of Walmart's systems, from e-commerce to stores to supply chain.
What you'll do:
You’ll contribute to building and supporting reliable database platforms that help power Walmart’s stores and facilities. You’ll work with experienced engineers to implement technical solutions and tools for Walmart Technology teams across various channels and geographies.
Database Engineering & Solution Delivery:

• Assist in developing and maintaining database solutions and platforms for Walmart’s
• technology ecosystem.
• Help implement architecture patterns for scalability, maintainability, and
• performance.
• Support the creation of observability and monitoring interfaces for anomaly detection and analytics.
• Participate in building APIs for edge database solutions and integrating with operational systems.

Engineering Excellence & Code Quality:

• Write code that is readable, maintainable, and efficient, following team standards.
• Apply best practices for testing, performance optimization, and monitoring.
• Help develop automation and agents using AI technologies as guided by senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic performance issues in distributed applications.
• Assist with CI/CD pipelines for database systems, including deployment and validation.
• Learn and adopt new technologies and frameworks as part of your growth.

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Work closely with engineering partners and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and documentation.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to improve user experience.
• Engage in a culture of learning, asking questions, and sharing knowledge.

What You'll Work With:

• Database platforms: MariaDB, Postgres, Informix (nice to have but not mandatory),
• Tools & languages: Ansible, Python, Shell scripting, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, GitHub, Kubernetes, Looper
• Modern frontend tooling and testing framework
• CI/CD systems such as Jenkins

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Familiarity with Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, GoLang, and Ansible
• Experience with React or similar JavaScript frameworks is a plus
• Understanding of containerization and Kubernetes is helpful
• Exposure to RDBMS database architecture (e.g., Postgres, MariaDB)
• Basic understanding of caching, logging, performance tuning, and monitoring
• Experience with GitHub and version control best practices
• Exposure to unit testing and CI/CD systems such as Jenkins
• Comfortable working in a distributed team and communicating asynchronously
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow within the team

About Walmart Global Tech
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 expert's 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.  

Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. 

Benefits:
Benefits: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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 valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.
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.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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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.
Option 2: 3 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.

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.

Primary Location...

2403 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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