Senior Software Engineer - Backend

World's leading retailer focused on helping people save money so they can live better.
$117,000 - $234,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Join Walmart Global Tech as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in a role that combines technical excellence with meaningful impact. You'll be part of a team that builds industry-defining reusable services and products that serve both customers and partners across Walmart's vast ecosystem.

The position focuses on developing high-performance APIs and software services that power Walmart's retail innovation. You'll work closely with the US stores and eCommerce business teams to better serve customers through technological advancement. The role spans various areas including customer services, store operations, merchant tools, and search/personalization systems.

Key responsibilities include designing scalable microservices, implementing robust code for deployment and monitoring, and ensuring high performance and security standards. You'll work with modern technologies including Java, Python, and Kafka, while handling massive-scale databases and cloud infrastructure.

The role offers competitive compensation ($117,000-$234,000) plus comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), stock options, and parental leave. Working in Walmart's Silicon Valley office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with flexible remote work.

This is an opportunity to impact millions of customers while working with cutting-edge technology at scale. You'll be part of Walmart's digital transformation, helping reimagine retail through technology while working alongside talented engineers and technologists in a collaborative, innovative environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong development experience in object-oriented programming, cloud applications, and microservices architecture, with expertise in asynchronous processing and database systems. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, care about data privacy, and want to make a difference at global scale, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and meaningful impact.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Backend

  • Design, build, and maintain high performant APIs and software services for 1P and 3P customers
  • Develop robust, maintainable, reusable code for managing functionality and deployment
  • Plan and implement application enhancements
  • Analyze system performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks
  • Develop and maintain automated test cases and deployment procedures

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Java
Python
Kafka
  • Strong development experience in an OO language (Java, Python, C++, C#)
  • Experience with cloud application development
  • Experience designing scalable microservices
  • Experience with Kafka and asynchronous message processing
  • Experience with relational and No-SQL databases
  • Experience with design patterns
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience in agile development methodology

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Multiple health plan options including vision & dental plans
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Life insurance
  • Associate discounts in-store and online
  • Education assistance for Associate and dependents
  • Parental Leave
  • Military service pay
  • Paid Time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability

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