Senior, Software Engineer - Java

Position Summary

Join the innovative Walmart Marketplace Platform team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences and managing our advanced Marketplace API gateway. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services and ReactJS for frontend development, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.

What You'll Do

• Coding/Building: Engage in coding (75-80% of your time), perform code reviews, debug and optimize code, work independently, ensure code quality, and follow best practices.
• Mentoring & Learning: Support team members through mentorship and participate in continuous learning opportunities.
• Architecture & Design: Stay informed about new technologies, make informed architectural choices, and maintain thorough documentation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams to enhance user experiences and ensure smooth integration.
• App Health, Quality, and Performance: Prioritize app quality, respond to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues promptly.
• Tech Initiatives & Innovation: Contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team.
• Time Management & Planning: Develop project timelines, manage tasks effectively, and practice efficient time management.
• Engineering Excellence: Focus on detail-oriented work, conduct code reviews, and resolve technical challenges.
• Leadership: Provide technical guidance, lead projects, and coordinate with other teams for successful outcomes.

What You Will Bring

• Proficiency in Java for backend services, including experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience with TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and caching solutions.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience in complex software systems.
• Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools/frameworks for other developers.
• Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
• Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools.
• Open-source contributions or internal platform evangelism.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant software development experience in building and maintaining complex systems.

About Walmart Global Tech

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts, and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits: maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.