Software Engineer III

Position: Software Engineer III 

Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716 

Duties: Manages small to large-sized complex projects by reviewing project requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; researching and identifying alternative solutions; determining needed solution based on return on investment and value add to the business; gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames); writing and developing code; conducting unit testing; communicating status and issues to team members and stakeholders; collaborating with project team and cross functional teams; identifying areas of opportunity; interpreting information and identifying a solution; ensuring solution is sustainable across implementation and use; troubleshooting open issues and  bug-fixes; and ensuring on-time delivery and hand-offs. 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; developing solutions; 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. Participates in the discovery phase of small to medium-sized projects to come up with high level design by partnering with the product management, project management, business, and user experience teams. 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. Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.  

Minimum education and experience required: Master’s degree or the equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Position does not require specific years of experience but requires listed skills. 

Skills Required: Must have experience with: Coding in an object-oriented programming language (Java); Designing and implementing REST API web services using Java; Developing backend services using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks; Building and maintaining applications; Implementing Distributed messaging solutions using Apache Kafka; Developing GraphQL APIs for backend services; Using build and dependency management tools such as Maven; Deploying and supporting applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP); Monitoring and troubleshooting applications using observability tools such as Splunk and Open Observe; Using NoSQL databases such as Azure Cosmos DB. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.         

 Rate of pay: $90,000.00 - 180,000.00/year 

Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.