Senior Software Engineer
Walmart
About the role
What you'll do...
Position: Senior Software Engineer
Job Location: 221 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Duties: Assess gaps/updates/modifications between the customer/business expectations and the existing product/solutions (in case of agile methodology, for the iteration). Classify the requirements into applicable types. Anticipate the solution risks/issues during requirements gathering phase, inform relevant stakeholders and recommend corrective steps. Contribute to the creation of user stories for component/application/complex (For agile methodology). Assist in design of solutions such as the processes/applications work in tandem for specific components/modules of a product. Evaluate trade-offs while designing a component based on the business requirements. Assist in conversion of HD (High Level Design) to create detailed design using mock screens, pseudo codes and detailed functional logic of the modules for specific modules/components of a product. Create/configure minimalistic code for entire component/application and ensure the components are meeting business/technical requirements, non-functional requirements, low-maintainability, high-availability and high-scalability needs. Assist in the selection of appropriate languages, development standards and tools for software coding/configuration. Take the initiative to learn the fundamentals of different coding languages and frameworks that would be useful for future scope of work. Build scripts for automation of repetitive and routine tasks in CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery), Testing or any other process (as applicable). Implement telemetry features as required independently. Ensure security policy requirements are properly applied to components/application during code development/configuration. Map the customer requirements into test objectives. Identify and create test cases for the component/module. Execute test cases to test the code and detect errors and defects for the entire component. Execute different types of testing using appropriate testing tools based on the testing needs. Track and analyze defects for the component/ module and carry out regression testing to fix defects in all instances of code changes. Analyze defects from past projects/solutions to avoid recurrence of similar defects. Troubleshoot performance and availability bottlenecks for the application. Conduct complex maintenance procedures for applications independently. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the application by tracking and analyzing appropriate metrics; Perform maintenance (corrective, adaptive, perfective) and re-engineering activities. Analyze application logs, maintenance activity data, performance data and provide analysis. Evaluate change requests to identify those which are valid and feasible. Ensure adherence to the project against approved milestones and timelines.
Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 1 year of experience in software engineering or related area; OR Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
Skills required: Experience coding in object-oriented programming language Java and Kotlin. Experience designing and developing native Android applications using MVVM architecture. Experience designing and implementing RESTful API web services development. Experience building Android UI using XML layouts. Experience integrating REST APIs and data sources. Experience building application features using asynchronous programming with Kotlin coroutines. Experience working with HTTP protocols and JSON parsing to enable seamless data exchange between applications. Experience using IDE for day-to-day development activities (Android studio and IntelliJ). Experience utilizing SQL and NoSQL databases for data retrieval via RESTful APIs or native query execution. Experience deploying, managing and scaling applications on cloud platforms. Experience deploying applications using DevOps tools including Kubernetes. Experience monitoring and alerting using tools including Splunk and OpenObserve. Experience using GitHub for source control, Jira for project and issue tracking, and Confluence for team documentation and collaboration. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.
Salary Range: $137,717/year to $216,000/year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.
Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive 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, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.
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.com.
Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Responsibilities
- Analyze business and customer requirements, identify risks, and help create user stories.
- Design software components and convert high-level designs into detailed specifications.
- Develop, configure, and maintain scalable, secure software components and applications.
- Automate CI/CD and testing tasks, implement telemetry, and apply security requirements.
- Create and execute test cases, track defects, and perform regression testing.
- Troubleshoot performance and availability issues and monitor application metrics.
- Evaluate change requests and ensure project work meets approved milestones and timelines.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent in a related field and 1 year of software engineering experience, or a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 3 years of experience.
- Experience coding in Java and Kotlin and developing native Android applications using MVVM.
- Experience with Android XML layouts, RESTful APIs, Kotlin coroutines, HTTP, and JSON.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud application deployment and scaling.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Splunk, OpenObserve, GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and family care leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Education assistance, including company-paid college degrees
- Company discounts, military service pay, and adoption expense reimbursement
Skills mentioned
About Walmart
More than 60 years ago, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, we’re a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better all around the world. Our 2.1 million associates are the engine behind what we do — serving customers and members in communities spanning 19 countries, in stores and clubs, online and through a supply chain built for speed and scale. We’re committed to creating clear pathways for associates to learn, grow and advance. Whether you’re starting your first job or bringing years of experience, you’ll find room to grow, learn new skills and build a career with purpose. We’re proud to invest in our people and foster a culture grounded in respect, integrity, service and striving for excellence. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (2025) and Great Place To Work®-Certified™ , we’re proud of what we’re building together.