Software Engineer III
Walmart
About the role
What you'll do...
Position: Software Engineer III
Job Location: 2245 Monroe Street, Herndon, VA 20171
Duties: Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Requirement and Scoping Analysis: Traceability matrix; Risk analysis methodologies; Cost Analysis; Business objectives; Classification of requirements; User stories to understand the Business/Stakeholder/Technical requirements and assist in analyzing the existing solutions to address the needs (in case of agile methodology, for the iteration). Prepares requirement traceability matrix and maintains traceability between business requirements, functional requirements, design and test cases. Contributes to the creation of user stories for component/module/simple requirements. Review coding standards and guidelines; Coding languages including JavaScript, Python, C#, frameworks, tools and platforms; Quality, Safety and Security standards; Emerging tools and technologies; Telemetry. To 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 including JavaScript, Python, C#, and development standards and tools for software coding/configuration. Build scripts for automation of repetitive and routine tasks in CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery), Testing or any other process. Testing: Test case preparation; Test Objectives; Test Strategy; Test types; Test tools including Automation - Selenium, Agile - Jira, Mobile - Eggplant; Test Environment; Root cause analysis. 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. Defect Management and Troubleshooting: Defect life-cycle process, defect tracking tools and methodologies; defect reporting; regression testing; root cause analysis; root cause corrective action. 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. DevOps Orientation: leverage different operating systems; software maintenance tools and techniques; application monitoring tools and techniques; debugging tools; mock screen; pseudocodes; reverse engineering; traceability matrix; system performance, security, integration; data migration and accessibility; design methodologies. 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. Program Monitoring: Review program metrics; program reporting, logging tools and processes; CI/CD to ensure adherence to the project against approved milestones and timelines.
Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field; OR Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of experience in software engineering or related experience.
Skills Required: Must have experience with: Development using Java; Writing SQL queries / interacting with relational databases; Using API testing tools like Postman and insomnia; Cloud-based development with Azure; Writing Shell Scripts and Performing UNIX programming; Designing and implementing REST API/web applications using Java, Spring and Spring Boot; Building containerized applications using Docker; Developing with tools including JIRA and Git; Working with Kafka messaging system; Querying data on Kafka Lenses. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.
Rate of pay: $108,000.00 - 216,000.00/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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Analyze requirements and maintain traceability between business requirements, design, and test cases.
- Develop and maintain software components and applications that meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.
- Create automation scripts and build or configure CI/CD processes.
- Prepare and execute test cases, track defects, perform regression testing, and troubleshoot application issues.
- Monitor application performance, analyze logs and metrics, and conduct maintenance and re-engineering.
- Track program metrics and report progress against milestones and timelines.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, software engineering, or a related field; or a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years of software engineering or related experience.
- Experience developing with Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
- Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
- Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or Insomnia.
- Experience with Azure, shell scripting, and UNIX programming.
- Experience building containerized applications with Docker and developing with JIRA and Git.
- Experience with Kafka and querying data using Kafka Lenses.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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
- Annual or quarterly performance incentives
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.