Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

. Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBentonville • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Java/J2EE/Spring Boot and cloud-native architecture, with a strong focus on building scalable AI-driven applications and leading full software development lifecycle activities. Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions while collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and track success metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Java/J2EE/Spring Boot ExpertiseCloud-Native ArchitectureFull Software Development LifecycleMentorship and Technical LeadershipLarge-Scale Distributed Systems

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Software Design PatternsAPI DesignDatabase DesignSoftware PrototypingEvent-Driven ArchitectureCI/CD DeploymentObservabilityDebuggingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

MentorshipTechnical LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ML FrameworksAutomation FeaturesContainersMicroservices

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureToolingAgile SystemsDesign ReviewsData-Driven Decision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJ2EEJavaMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks aligned with roadmap milestones and domain priorities
Drive full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Apply cloud-native architecture principles to build scalable, resilient, and agile systems
Lead system design reviews for feasibility, quality, and architectural alignment
Build AI-driven applications integrating ML components and automation features
Mentor engineers and influence technical decisions
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics
Improve processes, tools, and products through continuous innovation
Support Walmart International and Sam’s Club markets globally through platform-level software

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of professional experience
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; alternatively, 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
Deep expertise in Java/J2EE/Spring Boot
Expertise in cloud-native architecture, including microservices, containers, and automation
Proficiency in software design patterns, API design, database design, and software prototyping
Experience in large-scale distributed systems and event-driven architecture
Experience leading full software development lifecycle activities, including coding, testing, CI/CD deployment, and observability
Ability to conduct design reviews and apply data-driven decision-making
Skills in debugging, remedial action, and continuous improvement
Mentorship and technical leadership capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus awards
Medical, vision and dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO, including sick leave
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U Walmart-paid education benefit
Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for eligible Live Better U programs
PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions