As a Senior Software Engineer (Back End) in the Catalog Engineering team, you will design and develop highly scalable backend services to enhance catalog and partner experience platforms for millions of Walmart customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading by example through hands-on coding, troubleshooting production issues, mentoring junior engineers, and driving cross-functional projects that translate business requirements into technical solutions. You will work in an Agile environment using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture, while also leveraging distributed systems like Kafka and Solr, and cloud-native technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Additionally, experience with Apache Spark, NoSQL databases, and performance optimization is essential for this role that focuses on delivering high-impact results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
Spring WebFlux
Project Reactor
Maven
Jenkins
Kafka
Solr
Docker
Kubernetes
Apache Spark
Cosmos DB
Cassandra
Git
NoSQL
Cloud-Native Architecture
DevOps
CI/CD
GenAI
What you'll do
Design and develop highly scalable services to solve complex system challenges.
Lead by example as a hands-on engineer, contributing high-quality code.
Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Drive medium to large-scale cross-functional projects from requirements to delivery.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience in Java and backend system development.
Expertise in microservices architecture using Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor.
Experience with distributed systems, Kafka, Solr, caching solutions, and Apache Spark.
Strong understanding of J2EE, multithreading, networking concepts, and cloud-native practices.
Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional projects in an Agile environment.
Market check
Salary context
This
$117,000–$234,000
range sits above
76%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$203,940
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,050–$175,500
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.