STAFF, SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Java)

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Java at Walmart Global Tech in Chennai, you will play a crucial role in guiding the team in making architectural decisions and best practices for building scalable applications. Your responsibilities will include driving design, development, implementation, and documentation of cutting-edge solutions that impact associates of Walmart globally. You will collaborate with engineering teams across different locations, engage with Product Management and Business to drive product agendas, and work closely with architects to ensure solutions meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery standards. With a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience in software design, development, and automated deployments, you will bring valuable expertise to the team. Your prior experience in delivering highly scalable Java applications, strong system design skills, and proficiency in CS fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, and Algorithms will be essential for success in this role. You should have hands-on experience with CICD development environments and tools like Git, Maven, and Jenkins, as well as expertise in writing modular and testable code using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito. Your experience in building Java-based backend systems, working with cloud-based solutions, and familiarity with technologies like Spring Boot, Kafka, and Spark will be crucial. Additionally, you should be well-versed in microservices architecture, distributed concepts, design patterns, and cloud-native development. Your experience with relational and NoSQL databases, caching technologies, event-based systems like Kafka, monitoring tools like Prometheus and Splunk, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes will be highly valuable. At Walmart Global Tech, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative environment where your contributions can impact millions of people. The company values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and offers a flexible, hybrid work environment along with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Walmart fosters a workplace culture where every individual is respected and valued, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all associates, customers, and suppliers.,