Senior Software Engineer

Walmart

Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing and developing scalable backend systems at Walmart. Collaborating with teams to create high-performing solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJ2EEJavaKafkaMicroservicesOpenStackSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and review scalable backend systems that operate at Walmart scale
Build and enhance high-performing, resilient, and distributed systems for returns platforms
Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to learn and apply best practices in scalability, performance, and system design
Work closely with business and product teams to design solutions aligned with real-world use cases
Gain hands-on experience in building sophisticated, large-scale systems across multiple Walmart business units
Leverage open-source technologies and public cloud platforms to develop modern solutions
Contribute to innovation initiatives and present ideas across broader engineering groups
Mentor and support team members while fostering a strong engineering culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech/MS in Computer Science or related field
6+ years of experience in Java/J2EE, distributed databases, and Kafka with strong hands-on experience in multi-threading and functional programming
Experience building and working with large-scale distributed systems
Strong computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving
Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of SDLC best practices including coding standards, code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and operations
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and modern backend systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical solutions effectively
Creative thinking and ability to contribute to product and UX improvements
Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or OpenStack
Continuous learning mindset with focus on improving, optimizing, and automating systems
Exposure to information retrieval, statistics, or machine learning is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a competitive compensation package along with performance-based incentives.
Additional benefits include maternity and parental leave, paid time off, health coverage, and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaJ2EEdistributed databasesKafkamulti-threadingfunctional programmingmicroservices architecturecloud technologiesdata structuresalgorithms

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscreative thinkingproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationcontinuous learning mindsetdebuggingtroubleshootingarticulating technical solutionsfostering engineering culture

Certifications

B.EB.TechM.TechMS in Computer Science