Senior Software Engineer

Walmart

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

About the role

What you'll do...

Position: Senior Software Engineer

Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716

Duties: Requirement and scoping analysis: explore relevant products and solutions from an existing repertoire that can address business and technical needs. Assess gaps, updates, and modifications between the customer and business expectations and the existing product/solutions (in case of agile methodology, for the iteration). Classify the requirements into applicable types (e.g., functional/Non-Functional, Derived/Imposed/Emergent, etc.). Anticipate the solution risks and/or 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. Solution Design: assist in design of solutions such that 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 High Level Design (HLD) to create detailed design using mock screens, pseudo codes and detailed functional logic of the modules for specific modules / components of a product. Coding: create and configure minimalistic code for entire component/application and ensure the components are meeting business and technical requirements, non-functional requirements, low-maintainability, high-availability and high-scalability needs. Assist in the selection of appropriate languages (e.g. JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.), development standards and tools (e.g. Monday.com, Linx, Embold etc.) for software coding/configuration. Take 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 Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), 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. Testing: map the customer requirements in to test objectives. Identify and create test cases for the component and/or 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. Defect Management and Troubleshooting: track and analyze defects for the component and/or module and carry out regression testing to fix defects in all instances of code changes. Analyze defects from past projects and solutions to avoid recurrence of similar defects. Troubleshoot performance and availability bottlenecks for the application. DevOps Orientation: 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: 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 Information Systems, or a related field plus 1 year of experience in software engineering or related experience; OR Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, plus 3 years of experience in software engineering or related experience.

Skills Required: Must have experience with: Designing and developing backend API's and micro services using JavaScript and Node js. Coding and developing interactive user interfaces with React, angular and JavaScript. Designing database schemas to support micro services using MySQL and Cosmos DB. Developing interactive native mobile applications using React native, Redux and react sagas. Designing and developing front-end web pages using React JS, Redux, CSS and Angular. Optimizing the software development by creating continuous deployment and continuous integration pipelines using Kubernetes and docker. Implementing secure authentication and authorization methods like OAuth, JWT, and Firebase Auth for the application. Scaling the Frontend and Backend API flow using SOLID design patterns and improving performance using advanced data structures and algorithms like hashing. Utilizing Git for source code management, collaboration, and workflow optimization while working with codebases developed using React, NodeJs, C# and Java. Developing and deploying microservices, using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. 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 business and technical requirements, assess solution gaps and risks, and contribute to user stories.
  • Design software components and translate high-level designs into detailed implementation plans.
  • Develop, test, secure, and maintain scalable software components and applications.
  • Build CI/CD automation, monitor application performance, and troubleshoot defects and bottlenecks.
  • Track project milestones and timelines.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field and at least 1 year of software engineering experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
  • Experience developing backend APIs and microservices with JavaScript and Node.js.
  • Experience building web interfaces with React, Angular, JavaScript, Redux, and CSS, and mobile applications with React Native.
  • Experience with MySQL, Cosmos DB, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, OAuth, JWT, Firebase Auth, Git, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of SOLID design principles, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off, sick leave, parental 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

JavaScriptNode.jsMicroservicesReactAngularMySQLReact NativeReduxKubernetesDocker

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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