We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Returns Engineering team in Sunnyvale, CA. As an engineer here, you will design and develop scalable solutions for Walmart's return management systems, optimizing experiences for millions of customers worldwide. You’ll own the end-to-end architecture and development process for returns-related technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software that enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include driving agile engineering practices, analyzing complex requirements, and advocating best practices in documentation, testing, and monitoring. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience building scalable systems, expertise in Java or Python, and knowledge of cloud platforms like GCP or Azure. Proficiency in microservices architecture, RESTful API development, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines is essential. Retail or e-commerce return process knowledge is a plus.
Skills
Java
Python
Spring Boot
Node.js
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
CI/CD
MySQL
MongoDB
Cassandra
What you'll do
Design and develop scalable solutions for Walmart's return management systems.
Own the end-to-end architecture and development process for returns-related technology.
Implement agile engineering practices and DevOps methodologies to improve product delivery.
Analyze complex requirements and recommend improvements using AI/ML and cloud technologies.
Advocate and drive best practices in documentation, testing, code reviews, and monitoring.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver impactful software solutions.
What we're looking for
8+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in building scalable distributed systems.
Proficiency in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages and frameworks like Spring Boot, Node.js.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Azure, with proven experience in developing cloud-native solutions.
Expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases including MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra.
Proficiency in containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes and understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$90,000–$180,000
range sits above
33%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$175,500
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.