Staff, Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, resilient backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Spark.
• Build and optimize data processing pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Azure, leveraging tools like DataProc, BigQuery, and Data Factory.
• Architect and develop event-driven systems using Apache Kafka to support real-time data flows.
• Collaborate with product and business teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit and integration), and Agile (Scrum or Kanban) methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Ensure system reliability, observability, and performance at scale in a 24x7 environment.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, design documents, and technical strategy within the broader organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API design.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data processing frameworks, and big data platforms such as Apache Spark and DataProc.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms-ideally both Google Cloud and Azure.
• Expertise in streaming technologies, particularly Apache Kafka.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD workflows, source control (Git), and infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience with automated testing, TDD/BDD, and continuous delivery in production systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
• A passion for engineering excellence and a desire to deliver reliable and impactful solutions at scale.

Nice to Have

• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences.
• Knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards.
• Experience with assistive technologies and integrating digital accessibility.

Qualifications

• Option 1: 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.
• Option 2: 6 years' experience in software engineering or related area.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Benefits & Perks

• Incentive awards for performance.
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Multiple health plans.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting leave.
• Other benefits including Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U).