As a backend Java developer at Walmart's Vision Center business in Sunnyvale or Bentonville, you will design and build robust, scalable applications using Spring Boot, Kafka, and CosmosDB. Your daily tasks include developing high-performance APIs, integrating with third-party services, implementing secure authentication mechanisms, and optimizing application performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with technical strategies and business objectives. Key skills required are experience with Java 11 or later, Spring Boot, TDD practices, Azure cloud products, Apache Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments. Familiarity with healthcare industry applications and encryption standards is a plus. You will also lead project management, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers to foster continuous improvement within the team.
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
Kafka
CosmosDB
Azure SQL
Docker
Kubernetes
TDD
JUnit
Mocha
GitHub
Linux
Jenkins
Ansible
CI/CD
AES
RSA
What you'll do
Design and implement high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Manage real-time data streaming with Kafka and store/retrieve data efficiently in Azure CosmosDB.
Develop secure authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
Optimize application performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks using profiling tools.
Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to maintain high availability of backend services.
Lead the design and architecture of complex enterprise backend systems, ensuring technical alignment.
What we're looking for
1-3 years of experience in designing and architecting complex systems for healthcare applications.
Proficient in developing backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Batch frameworks.
Experience with real-time data streaming technologies like Kafka and databases such as Azure CosmosDB.
Solid understanding of microservice-based architecture and RESTful service development.
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools including Jenkins and Ansible.
Ability to implement secure authentication mechanisms and manage source code using GitHub practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$90,000–$180,000
range sits above
20%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$215,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$181,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.