As a Senior Software Engineer on the enterprise retail platform team, you will design and build backend services and APIs to support core merchandising workflows, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Your day-to-day involves developing production-quality Java code with Spring Boot for RESTful and event-driven services, integrating AI models and LLMs to enhance automation, and participating in Agile delivery processes. You will also troubleshoot issues, create tests, and support CI/CD pipelines while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years of backend engineering experience, proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps practices, and strong problem-solving skills in an Agile environment. This team focuses on scaling item and assortment management capabilities using AI-driven workflows to improve data quality and operational efficiency across large-scale retail operations.
Design and build backend services and APIs to support merchandising workflows.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions for merchandising.
Develop production-quality code focusing on performance, reliability, and data integrity.
Integrate AI-powered services to enhance merchandising insights and automation.
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis to minimize impact.
What we're looking for
5+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on scalability and production readiness.
Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for developing RESTful and event-driven services.
Experience integrating AI models and LLMs into backend systems to enhance functionality.
Strong skills in designing APIs and services for data-intensive business domains like merchandising.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks.
Solid understanding of observability tools and production support methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities in Agile environments.
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.