Staff, Software Engineer

  • Bentonville, AR
  • Posted 11 hours ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 110,000.00 - 220,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Payroll
Pivotal
Data Engineering
Service Operations
Real-time
Data Flow
Functional Requirements
Agile
Scrum
Kanban
IT Management
Mentorship
Reliability Engineering
IT Strategy
FOCUS
Backend Development
Java
Spring Framework
RESTful
Data Processing
Big Data
Apache Spark
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
Streaming
Apache Kafka
Continuous Integration
Workflow
Version Control
Git
Automated Testing
Test-driven Development
Behavior-driven Development
Continuous Delivery
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Cyber Security
Epic
Kickstart
Retail
Collaboration
Jersey
Finance
Life Insurance
Military
Exceed
Software Asset Management
English
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Information Systems
Software Engineering
Web Content
WCAG
Assistive Technology
Accessibility

Job Details

Position Summary...
Walmart's Payroll Tech organization is seeking a seasoned Staff Software Engineer to help shape the future of payroll systems for the world's largest private workforce. You will play a pivotal role in building resilient, scalable backend services and data pipelines that ensure 2.2 million Walmart associates are paid precisely and accurately. If you're passionate about solving complex backend and data engineering problems using modern technologies and cloud platforms, this is the role for you.

What you'll do...

About Team:
The Enterprise People Technology team supports the successful deployment and adoption of new People technology across the enterprise. As a Fortune #1 company, our work impacts millions of associates globally. We strive to continuously improve people technology and products to help managers and associates so they can focus on what matters most - supporting our customers and members. People Technology is one of the major segments of Walmart Global Tech's Enterprise Business Services, which is invested in building a compact, robust organization that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and the Associate Digital Experience.

What you'll do:
  • Design and implement scalable, resilient backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Spark.
  • Build and optimize data processing pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and Azure, leveraging tools like DataProc, BigQuery, and Data Factory.
  • Architect and develop event-driven systems using Apache Kafka to support real-time data flows.
  • Collaborate with product and business teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
  • Drive best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit and integration), and Agile (Scrum or Kanban) methodologies.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance at scale in a 24x7 environment.
  • Contribute to architecture reviews, design documents, and technical strategy within the broader organization.

What you'll bring:
  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
  • Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API design.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, data processing frameworks, and big data platforms such as Apache Spark and DataProc.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms-ideally both Google Cloud and Azure.
  • Expertise in streaming technologies, particularly Apache Kafka.
  • Solid grasp of CI/CD workflows, source control (Git), and infrastructure automation tools.
  • Experience with automated testing, TDD/BDD, and continuous delivery in production systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
  • A passion for engineering excellence and a desire to deliver reliable and impactful solutions at scale.

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits:
Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus 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, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see ;br>
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: 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.Option 2: 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

800 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72712-0000, United States of America
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