Position Summary...
What you'll do...
We are seeking a talented and passionate Principal, 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. We are looking to bring more intellectually curious engineers who are
passionate about technology in general.
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.
Our Catalog Engineering team has built a highly scalable Catalog Service. You will work on NextGen
upstream integration, catalog migration to a new platform, and develop highly scalable catalog micro
services. You'll independently handle high impact, critical software/systems monitoring issues,
troubleshoot business and production issues. As a member of this fast-moving and highly
entrepreneurial team, you'll be able to say that you work for the world's largest retailer and contribute
to innovation and development to best-in-class methodologies that impacted perception and drastically
changed business as we know it.
Immigration Sponsorship support will NOT be available for this position
What you'll do:
· Design & develop highly scalable services and solve complex software systems problems by
leveraging state-of-the-art technology and enhance Walmart Catalog and Partner experience
solutions
· Lead by example. Show your chops as an exceptional and experienced developer.
· Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information and engaging support
teams to resolve issues
· Perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues and ensure compliance with
Walmart code of conduct
· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members to ensure compliance with
Walmart code of conduct
· Work in an Agile environment, adhering to best practices and collaborating with teams to
deliver results
· Stay up-to-date with the latest GenAI trends and technologies and contribute to the
development of innovative solutions that improve the Seller and supplier experience on our
Catalog platform.
· Participate in medium- to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects by reviewing project,
product and business requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirement); designing robust
and scalable architectures; writing and developing code; conducting unit testing; communicating
status and issues to team members and stakeholders; collaborating with cross functional teams;
troubleshooting open issues and bug-fixes; enhancing design to prevent re-occurrences of
defects; ensuring on-time delivery
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:
Using AI-powered code analysis tools to improve code quality and maintainability.
Implementing AI-driven testing frameworks to ensure robust testing and validation.
Leveraging AI-based performance monitoring and optimization tools to improve system
efficiency.
Designing AI-enabled data pipelines to streamline data processing and analysis.
· 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. 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.
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.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master'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., 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...
1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, 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.
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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
