(USA) Software Engineer III

Role summary: As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. You will manage complex projects from requirements analysis through coding, testing, and deployment while troubleshooting and resolving production issues. This role requires strong technical expertise in programming, continuous integration, and system performance monitoring. You will also provide guidance to small engineering teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with business objectives and support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation. About the team: The team focuses on Solutions Engineering within the Technology Platform area, supporting product onboarding, feature requests, and AI enablement. Members collaborate closely with product management, project teams, and business partners to design and deliver scalable technical solutions. They engage in iterative development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality outcomes. The team values technical expertise in data engineering and generative AI, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This group drives innovation while maintaining alignment with business goals and delivering reliable, efficient technology solutions that support ongoing growth and operational excellence. What you'll do:

• Collaborate with product, project, business, and user experience teams to define high-level design and technical solutions for projects.
• Develop, test, and maintain code ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements, including security and scalability standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and business issues through root cause analysis and coordinated action plans.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects by managing requirements, researching alternatives, and delivering sustainable solutions on time.
• Support users by providing technical guidance and identifying short- and long-term solutions.
• Mentor and guide small engineering teams, including offshore associates, to meet project goals.
• Implement automation scripts and telemetry features to enhance development and operational efficiency.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in data engineering and delivery within Agile environments.
• Strong proficiency using languages such as Java, Python, or SQL.
• Familiarity data engineering tools and concepts such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, and data lakes.
• Ability to use AI to automate or accelerate workloads.
• Expertise in debugging, root cause analysis, and defect management to ensure high-quality software solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automation scripting.
• Knowledge of API design, platform development, and component services.
• Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including product, project management, and user experience.

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 https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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 $108,000.00 - $216,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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