Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

Bellevue, WA, United StatesFull-time$206,086–$264,000Posted Oct 29, 2026

About the role

What you'll do...

Position: Staff Software Engineer

Job Location: 10900 NE 4th Street, 8th Floor, Bellevue, WA 98004

Duties: Work on large-sized complex projects by reviewing project requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; researching and identifying alternative solutions; determining needed solution based on return on investment and value add to the business; gathering requested information; writing and developing code; conducting unit testing; communicating status and issues to team members and stakeholders; collaborating with project team and cross functional teams; identifying areas of opportunity; troubleshooting open issues and bug-fixes; and ensuring on-time delivery and hand-offs. Troubleshoot business and production issues by gathering information; performing root cause analysis to reduce future issues; engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of issues; developing solutions; driving the development of an action plan; performing actions as designated in the plan; interpreting the results to determine further action; and completing online documentation. Participate in the discovery phase of small to medium-sized projects to come up with high level design by partnering with the product management, project management, business, and user experience teams. Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and apply it 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. Provide and support 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.

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering (Any), Computer Science or related field and 6 years of experience in software engineering or related area; OR Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering (Any), Computer Science or related field and 3 years of experience in software engineering or related area.

Skills Required: Experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate for backend development. Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms, including Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with Cosmos DB, Informix DB and database design concepts. Experience with Git and Maven for version control and build management. Experience with architects to create high-level and low-level system designs for scalable and distributed software solutions. Experience leveraging distributed technologies including Kafka and ActiveMQ to ensure high throughput and reliability. Experience with microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and scalable system design to build fault-tolerant, high-performance platforms. Experience with supply chain and transportation systems, particularly middle-mile operations. Experience building internal tools, frameworks, and automation solutions to increase team productivity and development efficiency. Experience analyzing complex logistics workflows and identifying optimization opportunities. Experience with data driven decision-making using metrics and performance analysis. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Salary Range: $206,086/year to $264,000/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

  • Translate project requirements into technical solutions and develop, test, and deliver code.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions.
  • Participate in project discovery and create high-level designs with cross-functional partners.
  • Provide technical guidance and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver business solutions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve logistics workflows, team productivity, and software systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, computer science, or a related field and 6 years of software engineering experience, or a master's degree or equivalent and 3 years of experience.
  • Experience with Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Azure, GCP, Cosmos DB, Informix DB, Git, and Maven.
  • Experience designing scalable distributed systems and building microservices and cloud-native applications.
  • Experience with Kafka, ActiveMQ, supply chain and transportation systems, and middle-mile operations.
  • Experience building internal tools and automation and using metrics for performance analysis.

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
  • Education assistance, including company-paid college degrees
  • Company discounts, military service pay, and adoption expense reimbursement
  • Performance-based incentive awards

Skills mentioned

JavaSpring BootMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudGitDistributed SystemsApache KafkaMicroservicesSystem DesignDatabase Design

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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