We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Big Data technologies to join our Search Indexing Platform team at Walmart. This hands-on role involves leading and designing complex data pipelines and services that influence key business metrics, addressing mission-critical challenges for millions of customers globally. You will guide a small engineering team, participate in the development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment, and ensure robust, scalable architectures are implemented using Java or another object-oriented language. Key skills include experience with distributed systems, big data technologies like Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra, and proficiency in cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud. This role demands a deep understanding of software design principles and the ability to mentor and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
Skills
Java
Spark
Cassandra
Kafka
Redis
Distributed Systems
Big Data
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
CI/CD
What you'll do
Lead and design robust, scalable architectures for complex projects.
Write and develop code while conducting unit testing and troubleshooting issues.
Provide technical direction and architecture leadership to the engineering team.
Participate in high-level design phases of medium- to large-sized projects.
Contribute to all phases of the development life cycle with efficient coding.
Enhance system design to prevent reoccurrences of defects and ensure stability.
What we're looking for
At least 4 years of experience in building highly distributed, scalable, and fault-tolerant data pipelines.
Strong hands-on programming skills with Java or another object-oriented language.
Expertise in developing large-scale distributed applications using big data technologies like Spark, Cassandra, Kafka, and Redis.
Demonstrated understanding of distributed systems architecture and design principles.
Advanced knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
Proficient in monitoring and analyzing application performance to enhance overall stability and success rates.
Strong oral and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$286,000
range sits above
83%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$131,650–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$159,480–$214,500
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.