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Staff, Software Engineer

World's biggest retailer transforming shopping experiences through technology and innovation.
Bentonville, AR, USA
$110,000 - $220,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Staff, Software Engineer

Join Walmart's innovative Tax Engineering team as a Staff Software Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing digital solutions for mission-critical business challenges. This role focuses on developing tax compliance automation, merchant tooling, and data-driven insights that support Walmart's vast retail operations across digital and physical channels.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, while building scalable microservices that impact millions of transactions. You'll be part of a team that partners closely with U.S. business units to enhance customer experiences and equip associates with innovative technology solutions.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and shape architectural decisions that influence Walmart's modernization efforts. The role combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, requiring both strong coding skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Walmart offers competitive compensation ($110,000-$220,000) plus performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plans, and extensive healthcare coverage. You'll be working for the world's largest retailer, with opportunities to make an impact at massive scale while enjoying the benefits of a technology-focused culture that values innovation and growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of Java development experience, strong knowledge of distributed systems, and expertise in modern development tools and practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist looking to tackle complex challenges at scale while working with a talented team in Walmart's Bentonville headquarters.

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Responsibilities For Staff, Software Engineer

  • Provide deep technical expertise and thought leadership
  • Shape architectural decisions for scalable solutions
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical leadership and mentorship
  • Lead medium to large-scale projects
  • Review project requirements and translate into technical solutions
  • Collaborate with project teams and cross-functional teams
  • Troubleshoot business and production issues
  • Provide technical support and facilitate resolutions
  • Maintain and improve tax compliance automation systems
  • Develop merchant tooling and data-driven insights

Requirements For Staff, Software Engineer

Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
MongoDB
  • 8+ years of Strong development experience in Java
  • Experience designing and implementing REST API web services using Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC
  • Experience writing unit test cases using JUnit and Mockito
  • Experience deploying applications using Docker and Jenkins
  • Experience designing and testing RDBMS and NoSQL databases
  • Experience designing scalable microservices
  • Experience with Wireshark and Charles for packet analysis
  • Experience with Kubernetes for system monitoring
  • Experience with Splunk for log monitoring
  • Experience with Apache Kafka
  • Experience with Git and GitHub
  • Experience with Maven
  • Experience with Azure OR Google Cloud Platform
  • Advanced knowledge of complex software design and distributed systems
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or 6 years experience)

Benefits For Staff, Software Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • PTO
  • Multiple health plans
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company discounts
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
  • Live Better U education program

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