Senior, Software Engineer

📋 Description

• • Join Walmart's innovative eCommerce team as a Senior Software Engineer, playing a pivotal role in the development and enhancement of the 'Amends' platform. This critical system empowers customers to modify their orders post-placement, serving a multi-tenant need across multiple regions and supporting millions of daily requests.
• • You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining highly scalable backend services that are the backbone of our real-time delivery and order modification experiences. This is an opportunity to solve complex software engineering challenges using cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a platform that directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• • As a key member of the Amends team, you will collaborate closely with US eCommerce business stakeholders, including product managers, frontend engineers, DevOps specialists, and data engineers. Your contributions will help drive technological innovation, enabling our teams, stores, and merchants with advanced tools and capabilities.
• • The role involves architecting and implementing robust microservices, primarily using Java and Spring Boot, to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability. You will be responsible for building and maintaining efficient data pipelines for processing real-time delivery information, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
• • You will actively participate in system design discussions, contributing valuable insights to architectural decisions that will shape the future of the Amends platform. This includes evaluating new technologies, identifying potential bottlenecks, and proposing solutions to enhance system performance and user experience.
• • A significant aspect of this role is optimizing existing applications and services. You will analyze performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement code enhancements to ensure the platform can handle increasing loads and evolving business requirements.
• • Upholding Walmart Global Tech standards is paramount. You will ensure that all developed code is high-quality, production-ready, and adheres to best engineering practices, coding standards, and security protocols.
• • This position offers a unique chance to work on a platform that is central to Walmart's online customer experience, directly influencing how millions of customers interact with their orders. You will be at the forefront of developing solutions that enhance convenience and flexibility for our shoppers.
• • The team's focus areas include customer experience, in-store services, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization. Your work on the Amends platform will integrate with these broader initiatives, contributing to a cohesive and advanced technological ecosystem.
• • You will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance. This includes writing comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• • Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues in a distributed environment will be a regular part of your responsibilities. You will leverage your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to quickly identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• • This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks associated with system performance, security, and scalability. You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team.
• • By joining Walmart, you become part of a global technology leader committed to leveraging technology to serve customers and associates better. You will have the opportunity to work on projects with significant impact and scale, contributing to Walmart's mission of helping people save money so they can live better.
• • The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA, offering a dynamic work environment within a company that values diversity, inclusion, and employee growth. You will be part of a team that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, providing ample opportunities for professional development.
• • You will contribute to building a platform that is not only functional and scalable but also accessible, aligning with Walmart's commitment to creating inclusive digital experiences for all users.