Software Engineer II (Backend, Java) - Sunnyvale, CA

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer 2 (Backend Engineer) to join our team. As a member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving our company's backend systems and applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements, design and implement solutions, and ensure the highest level of quality and scalability.

About Team:
On the Item and Inventory Team, we ensure our customers get their orders when and where they want them, in a frictionless, predictable manner. What's more, we create reusable SaaS products and services that manage our catalog and power end-to-end inventory management, including replenishment, fulfillment, and transportation. With end-to-end inventory management, from replenishment and fulfillment to transportation, we give our drivers and partners the tools they need to get the right items to customers on time and in the right packaging.

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What you'll do:

1. Develop and maintain software applications and systems that meet Walmart's business needs and customer expectations, while adhering to Walmart's software development life cycle (SDLC) and coding standards. 

2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to ensure that software solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards.

 3. Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to Walmart's coding standards and best practices. 

4. Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers to ensure that software is reliable, scalable, and maintainable. 

5. Troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues, and collaborating with QA engineers to ensure that defects are properly identified and documented. 

6. Collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to design and implement software solutions that are scalable, secure, and align with Walmart's technology strategy. 

What you'll bring:

1. Strong technical expertise: Proficiency in multiple programming languages, experience with software development methodologies, and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals are essential for success in this role. 

2. Problem-solving ability: The ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop creative solutions is critical for resolving issues and improving software systems. 

3. Collaboration and communication skills: Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, is crucial for delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for articulating technical concepts and proposing solutions to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and secure backend systems and applications using languages such as Java, Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements, and ensure that solutions are aligned with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to ensure that all solutions are of the highest quality. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve our company's backend systems and applications. 
• Adhere to our company's code of conduct and ethical standards in all aspects of your work.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. 
• At least 2 years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems and applications.
• Strong proficiency in languages such as Java, Python
• Experience with backend development frameworks such as Spring, 
• Familiarity with database design and development, including SQL and NoSQL databases. 
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure. 
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. 
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.

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 expert's and service professionals within the world’s 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.

Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s 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 diversity- 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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00-$202,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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.Option 2: 3 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.

Certification in Security+, Network+, GISF, or GSEC, 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...

840 W California Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America