Staff, Software Engineer

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. This role requires expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and DevOps practices to ensure high availability, security, and maintainability. You will collaborate across teams to analyze requirements, drive technical decisions, and mentor associates while promoting continuous improvement and innovation. Your contributions will support Walmart’s commitment to delivering reliable, efficient technology that enhances the customer and associate experience.
About the team:

The team delivers reliable software solutions by applying expertise in software development, DevOps, and solution design. Members collaborate to analyze requirements, design scalable architectures, and implement maintainable code using technologies such as Spring Boot. They prioritize quality through comprehensive testing and continuous integration. The team manages application maintenance, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to fulfill business and technical goals. Emphasizing continuous improvement and knowledge sharing, the team aligns with organizational objectives while advancing innovation and operational excellence in software engineering.
What you'll do:

• Analyze and classify requirements to align solutions with business and technical needs.
• Assist in designing scalable, secure software components using appropriate architectures and design patterns.
• Develop, review, and maintain code adhering to standards, ensuring high availability and maintainability.
• Implement telemetry and automation scripts to support continuous integration and delivery processes.
• Conduct code reviews and support defect management to maintain software quality and security.
• Monitor project progress, provide status updates, and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks.
• Evaluate and apply testing strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage and defect resolution.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and cloud-native solutions to develop scalable, high-availability systems.
• Strong proficiency in coding languages such as JavaScript and Python, with adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
• Experience in conducting design reviews, API design, and software prototyping to meet business and technical requirements.
• Knowledge of DevOps engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting to enhance development efficiency.
• Ability to analyze requirements, perform risk assessments, and translate business needs into detailed technical designs.
• Skilled in test strategy development, defect management, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities to monitor application performance and drive continuous improvement.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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