(USA) Software Engineer III - Data Foundation Serv...

Software Engineer III - Data Foundation Services

As an engineer on the Data Foundation Services (DFS) team, you will contribute to designing, building, deploying, and operating our best of breed database services at scale. We currently operate a large fleet of relational database clusters that support various Walmart businesses.

About Team: Building the right technology foundation for Infrastructure & platforms is vital to success at the scale of Walmart. Our team builds and maintains the foundational technologies that support the tech organization. Included in this are data platforms, enterprise architecture, DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure. All of these products and services are supported by scalable and powerful infrastructure, ensuring a secure and seamless employee and customer experience across stores, digital channels, and distribution centers.

What you'll do:

• Design and implement automation strategies to streamline infrastructure operations and improve deployment efficiency across platforms.
• Oversee the health, performance, and scalability of a large and diverse set of database environments, ensuring they meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop self-service capabilities that empower internal teams to manage their data and infrastructure needs independently, reducing operational overhead.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand their data challenges and provide expert guidance on structuring, architecting, and selecting the most suitable data solutions.
• Enhance system reliability and observability by building intelligent monitoring and recovery mechanisms that proactively detect and resolve issues using modern approaches.

What you'll bring:

• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, and familiarity with Reactor similar frameworks.
• Foundational understanding of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, or Cassandra.
• Exposure to Linux operating systems, Kubernetes environments, GitHub, and CI/CD tools, with a willingness to learn cloud-native concepts.
• Curiosity about AI/ML technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs), and interest in how they relate to datastore technologies (e.g., pgvector etc.).
• Openness to using tools like GitHub Copilot to support coding and development tasks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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 worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmarts culture is a competitive advantage, and its fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. Equal Opportunity Employer: Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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: Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years experience in software engineering or related area. Option 2: 4 years experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, 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 Walmarts accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location: 805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, 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.