Software Engineer III

Walmart

Sunnyvale, CA, United StatesFull-time$117,000–$234,000Posted Oct 29, 2026

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What you'll do...

Position: Software Engineer III

Job Location: 1375 Crossman Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Duties: Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. 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). Prepare requirement traceability matrix and maintain traceability between business requirements, functional requirements, design and test cases. Contribute to the creation of user stories for component/module/simple requirements (for example: based on scalability etc.) (For agile methodology). Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities. 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 (E.g. JavaScript, Python, C# etc.), development standards and tools (E.g. Monday.com, Linx, Embold etc.) 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. Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices. 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 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; OR Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years of experience in software engineering or related area.

Skills Required: Experience analyzing backend programs, design system architecture, components workflow and API contracts. Experience developing services with modern programming languages following object-oriented programming (OOP) principles. Experience migrating operating systems and converting legacy programs to newer platforms. Experience integrating with external systems to retrieve data or enabling inter-system communication via HTTP protocol. Experience managing and manipulating data using relational databases and SQL queries. Experience researching and implementing secure communication protocols to ensure data protection across peer systems. Experience writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using mock data to enhance test coverage and maintain code quality. Experience utilizing Maven for build-automation and Git for version control and codebase management. Experience conducting code reviews, providing technical advice to team members, and troubleshooting and resolving software defects. Experience with application build and deployment to Unix server and supporting production release. Experience operating within an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning and iterative delivery. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Salary Range: $117,000/year to $234,000/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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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 and help translate them into user stories, designs, and test cases.
  • Develop and maintain application components that meet functional, security, availability, and scalability requirements.
  • Build automation scripts and implement telemetry features.
  • Create and execute tests, analyze defects, and perform regression testing.
  • Troubleshoot application performance and availability issues and conduct maintenance and re-engineering.
  • Monitor application performance and ensure work meets project milestones and timelines.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field, or a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years of software engineering or related experience.
  • Experience analyzing backend programs, system architecture, component workflows, and API contracts.
  • Experience developing services with modern programming languages and object-oriented programming principles.
  • Experience with operating system migrations, legacy platform modernization, HTTP integrations, relational databases, and SQL.
  • Experience implementing secure communication protocols and writing unit and integration tests.
  • Experience with Maven, Git, code reviews, defect resolution, Unix deployments, and production releases.
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental 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

JavaBackend DevelopmentSystem DesignREST APIsSQLGitUnit TestingIntegration TestingCI/CDLinux

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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