Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Senior Software Engineer (Back End), you will be part of Catalog Engineering team and will be responsible for developing high performance and scalable Catalog Service that meet the needs of millions of Walmart customers. Design and develop integrations with next generation downstream application that is built largely on an event driven platform implemented via a micro-service architecture. About the Team Join the innovative Walmart Catalog team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and supplier experiences in setting up their catalog and managing Catalog platform. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.

What you'll bring:

• Expert-level knowledge of Java and experience building Java-based backend systems.
• Building and implementing microservices and applications using Spring Boot and reactive frameworks like Spring WebFlux and Project Reactor (Mono and Flux)
• Experience in internet-scale distributed technologies (e.g. Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, etc.)
• Deep understanding of Spark engine
• Strong understanding of J2EE components, multithreading, and networking.
• Extensive knowledge of offline storage, caching, and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and hands-on experience with CICD development environments/tools, including Git, Maven, and Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of CS Fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Problem Solving.
• Familiarity with GenAI best practices, such as:
• Experience with NoSQL Databases like Cosmos DB, Cassandra and ability to design and implement scalable data models.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native development, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous monitoring.

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. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location:

640 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.