Principal, Software Engineer - Backend - job 1 of 2

Position Summary...nWhat you'll do...nAbout Team: Marketplace EngineeringnMarketplace Engineering team is at the forefront of building core platforms and services to enable Walmart to deliver vast selection at competitive prices and with best-in-class customer experience by enabling third-party sellers to the marketplace platform, sell and manage their products to our customers on walmart.com. We do this by managing the entire seller lifecycle, monitoring customer experience, and deliver high- value insights to our sellers to help them plan their assortment, price, inventory. The team also actively collaborates with partner platform teams to ensure we continue to deliver the best experience to our sellers and our customers.nWhat you'll do:nn• nYou are a problem solver with critical thinking.n n• nYou are a team player, like to collaborate with cross-function teams and influence others to get architectural alignmentn n• nYou can overview from high-level and deep dive into details at code level with complex subjects.n n• nYou have an enthusiasm in technology.n n• nYou're organized, disciplined, and can lead multiple projects simultaneously.n n• nYou have high standards in Engineering quality and Engineering/ Operational Excellence.n n• nYou are always looking for challenges and willing to learn.n n• nLead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of complex, distributed enterprise applications using technologies like Java, Cassandra, Kafka etc.n n• nProviding technical direction and expertise to the team.n n• nGuide and mentor, a team of engineers, conducting code reviews and leading design discussions to ensure engineering best practices.n n• nAct as a technical authority, providing direction and expertise to the team.n n• nDrive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices.n nnWhat you'll bring:nn• n10+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable applicationsn n• nStrong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, design patterns, distributed computing)n n• nIn-depth expertise in Java, JEE, Spring, distributed DBS, Cassandra (preferred) and Kafkan n• nStrong understanding of distributed systems concepts, microservices architecture, and container technologies ( Docker, Kubernetes )n n• nDeep knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation tools ( Git, Maven, Jenkins, Azure DevOps ), and observability toolsn n• nExperience building and deploying cloud-native applications on major cloud platforms ( GCP, Azure )n n• nFamiliarity with testing frameworks ( JUnit, Mocha, TestNG, Selenium )n n• nExperience building event-based distributed systems with tools like Kafkan n• nDevelop service contracts for RESTful web services using industry standards like Swagger and OpenAPI .n n• nFamiliarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum)n n• nExposure to AI/ML/GenAI concepts(Nice to Have)n nnAbout Walmart Global TechnImagine 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.nFlexible, hybrid work:nWe use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.nBenefits:nBenefits: 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.nEqual Opportunity Employer:nWalmart, 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.nThe above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.nAt 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.nYou 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.nFor information about PTO, see .nLive 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.nEligibility 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.nFor information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .nThe annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00nAdditional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.nAdditional compensation for certain positions may also include:nn• Stock nnMinimum Qualifications...nOutlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.nOption 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.nOption 2: 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area.nPreferred Qualifications...nOutlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.nMaster's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 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.nPrimary Location...n680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of AmericanWalmart, 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.