Software Engineer III, Backend Java

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$117,000–$234,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
12 days ago
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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 724 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer III, Backend Java

As a Software Engineer III, you will join a team supporting Walmart International to develop a real-time transaction rewards service across multiple global regions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions while ensuring adherence to security and performance standards. Your daily responsibilities include troubleshooting complex production issues through root cause analysis, managing project requirements, and providing technical guidance to small engineering groups. You will utilize backend Java, object-oriented programming, and platform design principles to build component services and APIs. The role requires proficiency in continuous integration and delivery practices, debugging complex systems, and implementing telemetry for performance monitoring. You will also work with generative artificial intelligence and emerging development tools to solve international promotion and rewards challenges.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1223 postings across 78 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop, test, and maintain high-quality code that meets security, performance, and scalability standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Translate project requirements into technical deliverables and ensure timely delivery of features.
  • Support continuous integration and deployment processes by automating routine tasks and monitoring performance.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to small engineering teams and offshore associates.
  • Document technical solutions and maintain traceability between requirements and implementation.
  • Design high-level technical solutions for projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
  • Option 2: 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
  • 4+ years of full-time professional work experience as a Software Engineer specific to backend Java development.
  • Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and platform design with strong technical acumen.
  • Experience in iterative and incremental development, including continuous integration and delivery practices.
  • Proficiency in API design, component services, and debugging complex software systems.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area (preferred).

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