As a Senior Backend Architect on the Data Access team, you will define, design, and develop data access layers for both SQL and NoSQL datastores while leading a team of engineers to deliver cross-team initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting root-cause analysis for complex issues involving multiple teams and applications, collaborating with open-source communities, and working closely with public cloud database service providers to ensure efficient solutions for business-critical applications. You will need extensive hands-on experience in Java-based technologies, a deep understanding of concurrency models, proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, and expertise in agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Additionally, you should be familiar with continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitOps practices, and have the ability to mentor junior engineers while managing large-scale data platforms. This role requires 12+ years of software development experience, including at least five years as a technical architect, and strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.
Define, design, and develop data access layer for SQL and NoSQL datastores.
Lead a team of engineers to deliver cross-team database initiatives.
Conduct root-cause analysis for complex problems involving multiple systems.
Collaborate with public cloud providers to deliver efficient database solutions.
Own and solve complex technical problems independently.
Mentor junior engineers in technical problem-solving and project management.
What we're looking for
12+ years of software development experience in backend systems involving SQL and NoSQL databases.
Extensive hands-on experience with Java technologies, including concurrency models.
Deep expertise in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and their design limitations.
Proven ability to lead a team through complex problem-solving and project delivery.
Strong understanding of agile methodologies, continuous integration, and testing frameworks.
Experience in designing and building large-scale data platforms across multiple teams.
Effective communication skills for interacting with business partners and mentoring junior engineers.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$286,000
range sits above
94%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
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