Senior, Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $117,000–$234,000 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $176k

$103k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $139,087–$202,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 529 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 523 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior, Software Engineer

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Senior Backend Engineer position available on a dynamic engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining scalable backend systems. This role involves leading medium to large-scale projects by translating requirements into technical solutions, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing high-level system architectures, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Java Spring and Spring Boot applications, along with hands-on knowledge of building microservices for robust platforms using NoSQL databases like Cosmos or MongoDB, and cloud systems such as Azure or GCP. This role requires a deep understanding of messaging systems like Kafka and strong core Java skills to ensure the development of highly scalable and reliable backend services.

Skills

Java Spring Spring Boot Messaging Systems Kafka NoSQL Cosmos MongoDB Azure GCP Microservices CI/CD

What you'll do

Leads medium- to large-scale projects by translating requirements into technical solutions and ensuring on-time delivery.
Manages small engineering teams of four to six members, providing direction and conducting design reviews.
Troubleshoots business and production issues through root cause analysis and documentation updates.
Supports the business by resolving user concerns and facilitating cross-functional partnerships for long-term solutions.
Leads discovery phases for medium- to large-scale projects, collaborating with various teams to develop high-level designs.

What we're looking for

At least 6 years of backend engineering platform development experience.
Proficient in Java Spring and Spring Boot applications with strong core Java knowledge.
Experience building large-scale microservices for scalable platforms.
Expertise in NoSQL databases like Cosmos, MongoDB, and messaging systems like Kafka.
Hands-on experience with cloud systems such as Azure and GCP.
Strong understanding of design principles for robust platform development.

Hybrid

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