Senior Software Engineer – Python

Walmart

Senior Software Engineer at Walmart leading design and development of scalable software solutions. Contributing to innovation in marketing technology through building APIs, services, and data pipelines.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $234,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture and scalable distributed systems, with a strong focus on object-oriented programming and secure coding practices. Proficient in analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical designs while optimizing system performance through effective debugging and root cause analysis.

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Software ArchitectureScalable Distributed SystemsObject-Oriented ProgrammingCI/CD PipelinesRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptPythonDesign PatternsAutomation ScriptingTelemetry ImplementationDebuggingDefect ManagementSecure Coding PracticesSoftware Development LifecycleTechnical Design

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Ecommerce ApplicationsContinuous ImprovementBusiness ObjectivesTechnical Needs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaScriptPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and classify requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical needs.
Design scalable software solutions, applying architecture principles and design patterns.
Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, secure, and maintainable code using appropriate languages and frameworks.
Conduct code reviews and implement telemetry features to monitor application performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and recommend corrective actions during development.
Automate repetitive tasks within CI/CD pipelines to enhance delivery efficiency.
Troubleshoot defects and optimize system performance through root cause analysis.
Support continuous improvement by adopting emerging tools and technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and 5-7 years or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3-5 years of experience building scalable ecommerce applications.
Proven expertise in software architecture, scalable distributed systems, and design patterns.
Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and coding standards across multiple languages such as JavaScript and Python.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation scripting, and telemetry implementation.
Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and user stories.
Skilled in debugging, defect management, and root cause analysis to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Knowledge of secure coding practices and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and technical acumen in iterative development environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.