Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bangalore, KA, India

Staff Software Engineer role focused on designing and architecting scalable backend systems using Java for Walmart's last mile delivery platform. Responsibilities include leading development, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring code quality and security. The role emphasizes technical leadership and deep understanding of software engineering principles.

What you'd actually do

  1. Designing and architecting scalable backend systems using Java, ensuring high performance and reliability for Walmart's enterprise applications.
  2. Leading the development and implementation of backend services, APIs, and integrations that support business-critical workflows.
  3. Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, promoting best coding practices, code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  4. Collaborating with cross-functional teams (such as DevOps, frontend, and product teams) to deliver end-to-end solutions and drive automation in CI/CD pipelines.
  5. Ensuring code quality, security, and compliance with Walmart's engineering standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Required

  • Java
  • backend systems
  • distributed systems
  • technical leadership
  • mentoring engineers
  • architectural decisions
  • software engineering principles
  • data structures
  • algorithms
  • system design
  • cloud platforms
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • problem-solving skills
  • performance optimization
  • reliability optimization
  • security optimization
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area OR 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area

What the JD emphasized

  • Knowledge of AI