Software Engineer III

Store No. 8 is seeking a Software Engineer III to lead scalable software design and development in Bentonville, AR (onsite). In this role, you will collaborate across product, project, business, and user experience teams, troubleshoot complex production issues, and guide small engineering teams through delivery from requirements to deployment.

Role Overview

Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions with cross-functional partners. Apply root cause analysis to troubleshoot complex production issues, then drive coordinated action plans to implement durable fixes. Manage delivery workstreams from requirements through coding, testing, and deployment while aligning outcomes with business and technical expectations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product, project, business, and user experience teams to define high-level design and technical solutions for projects.
• Develop, test, and maintain code while meeting business and technical requirements, including security and scalability standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and business issues using root cause analysis and coordinated action plans.
• Lead small engineering teams by providing guidance, documentation, and timelines to support successful project delivery.
• Create and execute test cases, perform defect analysis, and support continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Monitor application performance, implement telemetry, and drive improvements to sustain system reliability and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Strong technical acumen with experience in platform design, API development, and component services.
• Proficiency in iterative and incremental development methodologies and continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot complex production issues effectively.
• Experience applying coding standards, debugging, and documentation-based coding practices.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies including generative artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated capability delivering scoped features and managing small to large-sized projects.
• Skills in developing automated scripts and implementing telemetry for application monitoring.
• Essential expertise in Java; Big Data related technologies including Spark; working knowledge of GCP or Azure; and Kafka.

Technologies

• Java, Spark, GCP, Azure, Kafka
• React.js
• Elastic, Solr, Vector DB
• Generative artificial intelligence

Team and Operating Model

• Acts as the primary technical liaison between Level 1 Support and Core Engineering (Level 3) to improve turnaround times for support queries requiring engineering input.
• Focuses on incident resolution, SLA adherence, and minimizing unplanned work for engineering teams.
• Operates globally across markets including the US, international regions, and Sam’s Club, emphasizing clear ownership, defined SLAs, and outcome-based metrics aligned with Walmart’s operational excellence standards.
• Supports problem management and operational readiness for efficient and reliable service delivery.

Additional Information

Primary location: 2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America. Work arrangement: onsite.

Good To Have

• Frontend skills such as React.js and similar.
• Familiarity with Elastic, Solr, and Vector DB.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: USD 90,000 - 180,000 per year.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) and stock purchase.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• PTO, including sick leave.
• Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates).
• Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions through cross-functional collaboration, including product management and user experience.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes to improve system performance.
• Manage projects from requirements gathering through coding, testing, and deployment while maintaining quality and security standards.
• Provide technical guidance to small engineering teams and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive innovation and operational excellence.