Software Engineer III

Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesFull-time$90,000–$180,000Posted Oct 29, 2026

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Position: Software Engineer III

Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716

Duties: Performs requirement and scoping analysis, including traceability matrix; risk analysis methodologies; cost analysis; business objectives; classification of requirements; user stories to understand the business/stakeholder/technical requirements and assists in analyzing the existing solutions to address the needs (in case of agile methodology, for the iteration). Prepares requirement traceability matrix and maintain traceability between business requirements, functional requirements, design, and test cases. Contributes to the creation of user stories for component/module/simple requirements (based on scalability, etc.) for Agile methodology. Reviews coding standards and guidelines; coding languages (including JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.), frameworks (including ActiveX, .Net, Cocoa, Android application framework, etc.), tools (Monday.com, Linx, Embold, etc.) and Platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Apple IOS, etc.); Quality, Safety and Security (PCI, etc.) standards; utilizes emerging tools and technologies, including 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. Assists in the selection of appropriate languages (JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.), development standards and tools (Monday.com, Linx, Embold, etc.) for software coding/configuration. Builds scripts for automation of repetitive and routine tasks in CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery), testing or any other process (as applicable). Implements telemetry features as required independently. Ensures security policy requirements are properly applied to components/application during code development/configuration. Performs testing, including test case preparation; test objectives; test strategy; test types; test tools (Automation - Selenium, Agile - Jira, Mobile - Eggplant, etc.); test environment; root cause analysis. Maps customer requirements to test objectives. Identifies and creates test cases for the component/module. Executes test cases to test the code and detect errors and defects for the entire component. Executes different types of testing using appropriate testing tools based on the testing needs. Performs defect management and troubleshooting: defect life-cycle process, defect tracking tools and methodologies; defect reporting; regression testing; root cause analysis; and root cause corrective action. Tracks and analyzes defects for the component/ module and carries out regression testing to fix defects in all instances of code changes. Analyzes defects from past projects/solutions to avoid recurrence of similar defects. Troubleshoots performance and availability bottlenecks for the applications. Performs DevOps Orientation, including 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. Conducts complex maintenance procedures for applications independently. Monitors and evaluates the performance of the application by tracking and analyzing appropriate metrics. Performs maintenance (corrective, adaptive, perfective) and re-engineering activities. Analyzes application logs, maintenance activity data, performance data and provide analysis; evaluates change requests to identify those which are valid and feasible. Conducts program monitoring including program metrics; program reporting, logging tools and processes; continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD) 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 plus 1 year of experience in software engineering or related experience; 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: designing and implementing microservices and frameworks using Java, Spring, Kafka, SQL, Cosmos, NoSQL, Hibernate, and Tomcat and data stores to enable user interaction with large volume datasets; coding in an Object-Oriented Programming language using Java and Python; building highly scalable, low latency, fault-tolerant, and high performance architecture solutions for customer facing web and mobile applications; working on Splunk and Grafana, Elastic, and Dynatrace dashboard/queries to monitor application/system health and debug production issues; building message driven data pipeline between backend systems using Kafka as primary source; software development life cycle (SDLC) phases including sprint planning, estimating, design, development, testing and deployment within an agile development environment; utilizing Git Version Control System for coordinating work with the team; integrating applications with Jenkins to set up Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Environments (CI/CD); using JIRA for Defect Reporting and Tracking; running SonarQube on the applications to measure continuous code quality by reporting smells, bugs, and vulnerabilities; ensuring software code is not vulnerable to security risks; testing using Postman, Mockito, and JUnit; system management, including performance monitoring, service versioning, and code deployments to Azure environment using WCNP. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Rate of pay: $90,000.00 - 180,000.00/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 and document business, stakeholder, and technical requirements, including traceability and user stories.
  • Develop and maintain software components using appropriate languages, frameworks, and development tools.
  • Build automation scripts and implement telemetry, security, and CI/CD capabilities.
  • Prepare and execute test cases, manage defects, perform regression testing, and troubleshoot root causes.
  • Monitor application performance and health, resolve bottlenecks, and conduct maintenance and re-engineering.
  • Track program metrics, reporting, and delivery milestones.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of software engineering experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience.
  • Experience with Java, Spring, Kafka, SQL, NoSQL, Hibernate, and Tomcat for microservices and data-driven applications.
  • Experience with Java or Python, scalable application architecture, and message-driven data pipelines.
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Grafana, Elastic, or Dynatrace.
  • Familiarity with Agile SDLC, Git, Jenkins, JIRA, SonarQube, Postman, Mockito, and JUnit.
  • Experience with Azure deployments and application performance, security, and service management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, 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
  • Performance-based incentive awards

Skills mentioned

JavaPythonMicroservicesApache KafkaSQLNoSQLMicrosoft AzureGitCI/CDSoftware Testing

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.

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