Software Engineer III - Data Ventures

As a Software Engineer III, you’ll spend your days designing and engineering integrations for complex enterprise systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing us with the insights necessary to think beyond the status quo. 

About the Team 

We are responsible for the development of Walmart’s strategic Data Ventures product line to revolutionize the retail industry. Harnessing the power of data science, we at Walmart Data Ventures build applications that empower brands to fuel smarter decision making with access to rich customer insights to better serve customers. Our team builds highly scalable, cloud-native platforms & applications with resiliency at its core. Our platform has very diverse capabilities - from highly optimized real time algorithms to integrations with data foundation systems. Our tech stack is React Native, React.js, Angular, .Net C# microservices, Kafka, SQL, CosmosDB, Azure, CI/CD pipelines and much more. 

What You'll do 

• Help define Domain Service Development and best practices  

• Proficient in Event-Driven Microservice Development, including experience with .Net8, CosmosDB, Kafka, OAuth2 

• Proficient understanding of software development lifecycle and trunk-based deployments 

• Proficient with designing, building, and consuming APIs  

• Extensive knowledge of open-source libraries, design patterns and micro-service architecture. Familiarity with CI/CD and unit testing  

• Experience in production system operations (logging, telemetry, alerting etc.)  

• Solution & software architecture design; Plan for scalability, re-usability, platform-agnostic, disaster recovery, ETL & data design; To assist in design of solutions such that the processes / applications work in tandem for specific components/modules of a product. Evaluate trade-offs while designing a component based on the business requirements. Assist in conversion of HLD (High Level Design) to create detailed design using mock screens, pseudo codes and detailed functional logic of the modules for specific modules / components of a product. Design and develop new data infrastructure to expand team capabilities, efficiency and business value 

• Assists in providing guidance to small groups of engineers for assigned Engineering projects by proving pertinent documents, directions, examples, and timeline. 

• Provides support to the business by responding to user questions, concerns, and issues (for example, technical feasibility, implementation strategies); researching and identifying needed solutions; determining implementation designs; providing guidance regarding implications of new and enhanced systems; identifying short- and long-term solutions; and directing users to appropriate contacts for issues outside of associate's domain. 

• Troubleshoots business and production issues by gathering information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause); performing root cause analysis to reduce future issues; engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of issues; driving the development of an action plan; performing actions as designated in the plan; interpreting the results to determine further action; and completing online documentation. 

• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales. 

• Supports business objectives by collaborating with business partners to identify opportunities and drive resolution; partnering with business to define priorities and user acceptance criteria  

• Identifying short- and long-term solutions; and leading cross-functional partnership. 

• Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices. 

Who You Are 

You have big ideas and the skills to implement them with a positive attitude. You want to be a part of the team to disrupt this industry and you have these main skills: 

• Must be technically strong in understanding/building containerized microservices and should be able to guide the team.  

• Experience and good understanding of software at API and webservice level  

• Strong prior experience in software development technologies such as Github, Rider, VSCode or equivalent technologies.  

• Experience with Agile Methodologies.  

• Good understanding of client and server-side JavaScript frameworks 

• Experience refactoring/redesigning/rewriting existing applications is a plus. 

• A disciplined approach to development, code review, testing, documentation and code structure in a team environment. 

• A constant desire to improve, learn more and take things to the next level and a passion for adopting the latest features in the technologies that we leverage. 

• You have a passion for large and complex problems and how to optimize your customers’ experiences 

• You have a technical mindset with great attention to detail 

• You understand how to use modern development methodologies 
   

What you’ll Bring... 

• At least 3 years of experience in software development, mobile engineering, or related field  

• Experience interacting with your business and product partners to gather the right requirements.  

• Demonstrated experience in delivering software using Agile methodologies.  

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.  

• Experience working with teams across multiple locations. Distributed office working experience with a US headquarters.  

• Recent experience with: .Net, Azure Cloud Services  

• Excellent technical abilities with strong business, organizational and analytical skills  

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About Walmart Global Tech 

Imagine 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. 

Flexible, hybrid work: 

We 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. 

Benefits: 

Benefits: 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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Walmart, 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. 

The 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.