Senior, Software Engineer (Backend)

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $117,000–$234,000 / yr
Posted: 57 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $176k

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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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About Walmart

Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail

Walmart currently has 189 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $110,000–$220,000 across 181 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior, Software Engineer (Backend)

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We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join our dynamic Catalog Spec Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. In this role, you will design and develop highly scalable backend services using Java and SpringBoot, focusing on enhancing the Walmart catalog platform for millions of customers. Your responsibilities include troubleshooting complex production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and mentoring junior engineers while adhering to agile methodologies. You will also stay updated with GenAI trends and contribute to innovative solutions that improve seller and supplier experiences. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of experience in backend development, expertise in Java and SpringBoot, and hands-on experience with microservices, reactive frameworks, and cloud-based CI/CD tools like Git and Jenkins. Additionally, knowledge of distributed technologies such as Solr, Kafka, and NoSQL databases is essential for this role at Walmart, where you will work on large-scale projects that drive significant business impact.

Skills

Java SpringBoot Spring WebFlux Solr Kafka Memcached Maven Jenkins Git NoSQL Cosmos DB Cassandra CI/CD CS fundamentals Microservices Data structures Algorithms

What you'll do

Design and develop highly scalable backend services to enhance Walmart catalog and partner experience solutions.
Troubleshoot business and production issues, engaging support teams for resolution.
Conduct root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences of technical issues.
Mentor junior team members on best practices and compliance with company standards.
Participate in cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery of complex initiatives.
Stay informed about GenAI trends and contribute to innovative catalog platform solutions.

What we're looking for

6-8 years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer.
Expert-level knowledge in Java and building backend systems with SpringBoot and reactive frameworks.
Experience with internet-scale distributed technologies like Solr, Kafka, and Mem Cache.
Strong understanding of JEE components, multithreading, networking, and performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with cloud-based solutions and CI/CD development tools including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.

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