Software Engineer III

In this onsite role in Bentonville, AR, you will design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable, high-performance software solutions at Walmart. Working with cross-functional partners, you will help build web applications and APIs while contributing to continuous improvement across engineering practices.

Location

Bentonville, AR (onsite)

Salary

USD 90,000 - 180,000 per yearly

Role Summary

As a Software Engineer III, you will collaborate with UX and backend teams to implement user-facing experiences and integrate systems through APIs. You will also support delivery of medium-scale initiatives, lead small to medium projects, and contribute to automation, DevOps, and resolution of critical technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Partner with UX designers to translate mockups and wireframes into functional web pages or applications.
• Build user interfaces using ReactJS, Redux, XpressJs Node, NPM, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve scalable, secure, high-performance APIs, microservices, and components using Java Spring Boot and related technologies.
• Participate in medium-scale projects with cross-functional teams to convert requirements into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with backend developers to ensure seamless frontend-to-backend integration, including API integration.
• Design scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and loosely coupled services using real-time message processing.
• Deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Track, analyze, and provide guidance to help the team address Critical Tech Debts.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar solutions to improve productivity, code quality, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Develop and integrate Generative AI solutions, including LLM-based applications, prompt engineering, and AI-powered developer or business solutions.
• Work on RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications and MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations to connect LLMs with enterprise data, tools, APIs, and external systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering with 2 years developing and supporting complex systems using Java or a related programming language, with strong algorithmic skills.
• 2-3 years experience with responsive frameworks and tools including HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Material UI, React, Redux, XpressJs Node, and NPM.
• 2-3 years experience with databases, including Relational (Azure SQL Server, Postgres) and cloud storage.
• 2-3 years experience with microservices architectures, event-based architecture, and monitoring and alerting tools such as Dynatrace and Splunk.
• 1-2 years experience in RAG & MCP development.
• Integrating and customizing charts in UI components using ReactJS.
• Designing and implementing applications intended for deployment to Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deploying code through pipelines, and developing with Agile (Scrum) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience working in a KPI-driven, highly agile environment.

Technologies

Java, Java Spring Boot, Python, ReactJS, Redux, XpressJs Node, NPM, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Generative AI, LLM-based applications, prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), Azure SQL Server, Postgres, Dynatrace, Splunk, Material UI, CI/CD pipelines, Agile (Scrum), Test-Driven Development (TDD), event-based architecture, real-time message processing, vector databases, embeddings, LLM APIs

Benefits

• Competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards, and other benefits.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits such as short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities.

Team Context

• Collaborate with Global Governance units to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications and APIs.
• Develop fault-tolerant microservices using Java Spring Boot and Python, with containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Maintain software quality through rigorous code reviews and testing while resolving technical challenges efficiently.
• Deliver iteratively with focus on technical excellence and collaboration to meet business and platform goals.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and best engineering practices aligned with organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 2 years of experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 4 years of experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area.
• Experience creating inclusive digital experiences, including knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices aligned with Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines supporting an inclusive culture.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering