Senior, Software Engineer (Java)

Senior Software Engineer - Java

Application & Feature Delivery:

Owns scoped feature or model delivery through collaborative engineering teams.

Manages implementation, iteration, testing, and ongoing support for assigned services, APIs, user interfaces, or ML model components.

Operates with a product-driven mindset and aligns outcomes with broader platform, system, and domain objectives.

Software Development & Lifecycle Execution:

Writes clean, efficient, and reliable code using languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Rust, Dart, and C++. Drives full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD deployments, automated testing, observability, monitoring, and maintenance. Builds scripts for the automation of repetitive tasks and implements telemetry features independently.

Conducts code structure reviews and supports ongoing defect management and debugging processes.

AI/ML Integration & GenAI Enablement:

Integrates AI agents and ML components using internal and external APIs to enhance software intelligence.

Leverages GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development velocity and innovation.

Applies object-oriented programming principles and documentation-based coding practices to ensure modularity, maintainability, and consistency.

Solution Design & Technical Leadership:

Assists in converting high-level designs into detailed designs using mock screens, pseudo code, and functional logic.

Evaluates trade-offs and designs scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems aligned with Walmart's standards.

Participates in design reviews and ensures the implementation of appropriate design patterns and principles.

Demonstrates continuous learning and supports peer growth through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Customer/Associate Problem Definition & Metrics:

Engages stakeholders to identify and refine complex business or user problems.

Translates pain points into actionable technical requirements and defines clear metrics to measure solution success and impact.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivered solutions meet user needs and technical expectations.

DevOps & Program Monitoring:

Conducts complex maintenance procedures and monitors application performance using appropriate metrics and tools.

Ensures adherence to project milestones and timelines through program reporting, CI/CD tools, and program logging systems.

Supports the delivery of high-quality and reliable software systems through proactive monitoring, testing, and continuous integration practices.

Engineering Excellence:

Promotes a collaborative engineering mindset focused on continuous improvement and team wellbeing.

Contributes to innovation strategies, internal knowledge sharing, and platform enhancement through engineering best practices.

Supports system uptime, performance, and customer experience by owning the quality and performance of delivered features.

Technical Ownership:

Demonstrates responsibility for deliverables, ensuring solutions meet quality standards and business objectives.

Takes initiative to resolve issues and drive projects to completion.

Technical Judgment:

Applies sound reasoning to make informed technical decisions, balancing trade-offs and considering long-term impacts on system architecture and business goals.

Change Agility:

Adapts quickly to change, embraces new technologies, and understands the broader system context.

Anticipates the downstream effects of technical choices and integrates feedback to improve outcomes.

Collaboration:

Works effectively across teams, openly shares knowledge, and communicates complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and products.

Encourages experimentation and learning to drive ongoing 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.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

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: 1202 Phyllis St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America