Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Nov 11, 2026

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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 990 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

The Staff Software Engineer joins the engineering team to lead large-sized complex projects by translating requirements into technical solutions and developing production-ready code. Key responsibilities include conducting unit testing, performing root cause analysis on production issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-level and low-level system designs. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and database design using Cosmos DB and Informix DB. Candidates must manage applications on Azure and Google Cloud Platform while utilizing Git, Maven, Kafka, and ActiveMQ. The work focuses on building scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and cloud-native platforms specifically for supply chain and transportation systems, with a focus on middle-mile operations. You will also build internal tools and automation solutions to optimize complex logistics workflows and improve team productivity.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $202800 from 381 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Translate project requirements into technical solutions and high-level system designs.
  • Write, develop, and unit test code for large-sized complex projects.
  • Troubleshoot production issues by performing root cause analysis and developing action plans.
  • Build and manage scalable, distributed software solutions using microservices and cloud-native development.
  • Develop internal tools, frameworks, and automation solutions to increase team productivity.
  • Analyze complex logistics workflows to identify and implement optimization opportunities.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on best practices for software development and execution.
  • Monitor project progress and results to ensure on-time delivery and business alignment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6 years of software engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3 years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate for backend development.
  • Experience deploying and managing applications on Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience with Cosmos DB, Informix DB, and database design concepts.
  • Experience with Git and Maven for version control and build management.
  • Experience with microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and scalable system design.
  • Experience leveraging distributed technologies including Kafka and ActiveMQ.

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