About the position
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world's largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.2 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join International Membership team. Want to change how different countries shop online? Then keep reading! Our team works closely with our US stores and eCommerce business to better serve customers by empowering team members, stores, and merchants with technological innovation. From groceries and entertainment to sporting goods and crafts, Walmart U.S. offers an extensive selection that our customers value, whether they shop online at Walmart.com, through one of our mobile apps, or in-store. Focus areas include customers, stores and employees, in-store service, merchant tools, merchant data science, and search and personalization.
Responsibilities
- Spend 60% of your time engaging in hands-on coding, performing thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimizing both frontend and backend code.
- Utilize your proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, and Webpack to build responsive and dynamic user interfaces.
- Leverage your skills in Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes to develop robust and scalable backend services.
- Provide mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, make strategic architectural decisions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure seamless integration.
- Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues proactively.
- Lead and contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team.
- Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and practice effective time management.
- Focus on meticulous, detail-oriented work, conducting rigorous code reviews, and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Requirements
- Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- At least 8 years of experience with full-stack development experience in complex software systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
- Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
- Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in internal platform evangelism.
- 6+ years of experience in building responsive, single page web applications using modern front-end JavaScript technologies like React, Angular, Vue etc.
- Deep understanding of React, Node.JS and its core principles.
- 3+ years of experience in creating and/or consuming RESTful web service.
- BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year's experience in software engineering or related area.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards.
- Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
- Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off benefits including 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 education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates.
