Staff Software Engineer

Walmart

. Drive execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing plans and priorities, removing barriers, measuring progress, and adjusting performance .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Scala for application development and data pipeline architecture, alongside strong capabilities in Kafka messaging solutions and CI/CD processes. Proven ability to lead teams, drive project execution, and implement efficient data engineering practices.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkScala ProgrammingKafka Messaging ArchitectureCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootScalaApache KafkaGCPSQLNoSQLRESTful Web ServicesData EngineeringUnit Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesJenkinsGitLab CI/CDApache Spark

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringData PipelinesMicroservicesBig Data TechnologiesEvent-Driven Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AkkaApacheBigQueryCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformHibernateJavaJenkinsJUnitKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLRabbitMQScalaSDLCSparkSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing plans and priorities, removing barriers, measuring progress, and adjusting performance
Supervise and develop associates through selection, training, mentoring, duty assignment, performance expectations, evaluations, recognition, coaching, and fostering a team-based environment
Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, compliance, and the Open Door Policy
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans, programs, and initiatives and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Architect and develop applications and data pipelines using Java Spring Boot and Scala
Implement data transformation, cleansing, normalization, aggregation, validation, quality checks, exception handling, and error logging
Develop Java and Scala web services using libraries and frameworks including Akka HTTP and Play Framework
Develop, configure, and manage scalable Kafka messaging solutions and reliable data ingestion and processing
Integrate structured and unstructured data from databases, mainframe systems, and other sources
Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; debug and troubleshoot development and production issues
Contribute to DevOps for SBT builds, application deployment stages, and releases
Design, implement, maintain, automate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and build, test, and deployment processes
Collaborate with Walmart cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and developers, to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Document data engineering processes, data flows, and technical specifications
Keep current with Java, Spark, Scala, and related technologies through self-learning and professional development
Participate in and support community outreach events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
Minimum qualification alternative: Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area, or 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area
8 to 12 years of core software product development experience
Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security
Hands-on expertise in Scala and understanding of object-oriented and functional programming
Familiarity with big data technologies, distributed computing, and large-scale data pipelines using GCP Apache Spark
Experience designing, building, securing, and maintaining RESTful web services and enterprise-grade microservices
Strong expertise in Kafka messaging architecture and real-time, event-driven Kafka applications
Understanding of streaming architectures and event-driven mechanics using Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM/data frameworks such as Hibernate and Spring Data JPA
Strong understanding of GCP services, specifically BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
Experience writing JUnit and mock test suites
Ability to isolate bottlenecks, debug legacy code regressions, and implement memory or query-level optimizations
Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, databases, and operating systems
Mastery of Git, debugging practices, and SDLC methodologies
Exceptional analytical problem-solving capability
Preferred: Master’s degree and 2 years’ experience in software engineering or related area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive awards for performance
Maternity and parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Health benefits