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Walmart

Software Engineer III- Java

Walmart

Published 26 Mar 2026
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
117K - 234K USD Annual
Part Time
Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

SQL

Key skills

Data Science
Computer Science
Integrations
API
Product Management
UX
Information Systems
Code Reviews
Problem Solving
Software Design
Design Patterns
Data Structures
Cloud Native
Research
ECommerce
Search
Operations
Database
Backend
Microservices
NOSQL
CICD
Architecture
ORM
Debugging

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

Rest
Spring Boot
Kafka
Git
Maven
Jenkins
Hubs
Java Spring

Description

\\\\Position Summary...\\\\ \\\\What you'll do...\\\\ The Subscriptions, Lists & Registry Team is responsible for building experiences that help customers plan, organize, and simplify their shopping on Walmart. Our team brings together experts in product management, design, engineering, research, and analytics to create seamless ways for customers to subscribe and save on frequently purchased items, manage shopping lists, and create registries for important moments in their lives. We focus on intuitive experiences that make it easy for customers to stay organized, never run out of essentials, and share their needs with others. By leveraging customer insights and data-driven decisions, we continuously improve these experiences to reduce friction and make everyday shopping more convenient and personalized. \\\\About Team:\\\\ Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization. \\\\What you'll do:\\\\ \\+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Market Operations) to gather requirements, create software design specifications and high level estimates. \\+ Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs, micro services and components using technologies like Java Spring Boot, Kafka, SQL Database, Cache etc. \\+ Perform design and code reviews, suggest improvements to ensure the highest level of quality and maintainability. \\+ Oversee development lifecycles, Analyze application logs, maintenance activity data, performance data and provide analysis; Evaluate change requests to identify those which are valid and feasible. \\+ Track, Analyze and provide guidance to the team for resolving Critical Tech Debts. \\+ Provide guidance in trouble shooting technical Issues, participate in root cause analysis and ensure prevention of future Incidents. \\+ Document code, technical specifications, and instructional materials for team members and stakeholders. \\+ Contribute to research and implementation of best practices and emerging technologies. \\+ Share knowledge via formal mentoring, reviewing code, reviewing design documents, providing technical talks. \\+ Develop high-quality large scale applications using Java, Spring Boot and Kafka. \\+ Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes. \\+ Debug and resolve issues to ensure a seamless user experience. \\+ Software Craftsmanship: Consistently produce high-quality, maintainable code. \\+ Technical Documentation: Document designs, implementations, and best practices. \\+ Engineering Advocacy: Support and promote technical standards within the team. \\+ Project Leadership: Contribute to planning and execution of technical projects. \\+ Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with product and design teams for smooth development cycles. \\\\What you'll bring:\\\\ \\+ Hands on 3-4 years+ experience building Java-based backend systems and experience of working in cloud based solutions is a must with proficiency in Java, Spring Boot and Kafka. \\+ Excellent Problem Solving, Ownership, Communication and leadership skills. \\+ A good understanding of CS Fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms & Problem Solving \\+ In-depth understanding of NoSQL database implementations, like Cosmos, etc. \\+ Should be experienced in CICD development environments/tools including, but not limited to, Git, Maven, Jenkins. \\+ Strong in writing modular and testable code and test cases (unit, functional and integration) using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC \\+ Should be experienced in microservices architecture. Possesses good understanding of distributed concepts, common design principles, design patterns and cloud native development concepts. \\+ Hands-on experience in Spring boot, concurrency, garbage collection, RESTful services, data caching services and ORM tools. \\+ Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. \\\\About Walmart Global Tech\\\\ Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's 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:\\\\ 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. For information about PTO, see . 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 () . The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : \- Stock \\\\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 2 years experience in software engineering or related area. Option 2: 4 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.\\ 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. Masters: Computer Science \\\\Primary Location...\\\\ 1395 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.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires 3-4 years of experience in building Java-based backend systems and working with cloud-based solutions, with proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka. A strong understanding of CS fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving is necessary. Experience with CICD development environments and tools such as Git, Maven, and Jenkins is also required. Candidates should be skilled in writing modular and testable code with unit, functional, and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2 years of software engineering experience, or 4 years of software engineering experience, is the minimum qualification.

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About the company

Walmart

Size

404042

Founded

HQ

Bentonville, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the worlds biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, were reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. When you join our Walmart family of brands (Sam's Club, Bonobos, Moosejaw and many more!), youll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. We are ecstatic to have been named a Great Place to Work® Certified May 2023 May 2024, Disability: IN 2023 Best Places to Work, and Fast Company 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2023. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and build a career youre proud of.

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