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Staff, Software Engineer

Walmart

Walmart

Software Engineering
Bentonville, AR, USA
Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Front-End for a key position to deliver key experiences for our Corporate Social Responsibility products. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who will be playing a crucial role in design and implementation of high performing systems and 3rd party integrations which are production ready to serve community and our associates.

We are embracing Open-Source technology using React-Native, React.js to build a front end, mobile experience and cloud native backend services using Java/NodeJS. In our team, you will work with talented engineers across our platforms including mobile engineers, backend service engineers, UX Designer and product managers.

You will sweep us off our feet if:

  • You are a problem solver.
  • You are experienced with designing best in class user experience in mobile with offline first design.
  • You have a great eye for detail and can articulate the specifics of quality design while enforcing engineering principles.
  • You are organized, disciplined, and can manage large projects simultaneously.
  • You have high standards for code quality and can hold contributors accountable.
  • You are stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale.

What you will do

Technical Leadership:

  • Guide the team in architectural decisions and best practices for building scalable applications.

  • Provide multiple alternatives for development frameworks, libraries, and tools.

Architectural Leadership:

  • Lead and architect the front-end framework using ReactJS, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

  • Integrate front-end architecture with NodeJS back-end services for full-stack cohesion.

  • Provide architectural guidance across teams, ensuring front-end and back-end solutions are effectively aligned.

  • Define and enforce technical standards and best practices for front-end and full-stack development.

Application Development:

  • Lead the development of complex and scalable front-end solutions using ReactJS.

  • Collaborate with back-end teams working with NodeJS to develop seamless, performant, and secure web applications.

  • Build reusable components and libraries, driving consistent user experiences across the platform.

  • Drive the adoption of responsive design principles, ensuring applications function effectively on a range of devices.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership:

  • Work closely with product, UX/UI, and back-end development teams to translate business and technical requirements into front-end architecture and features.

  • Lead technical discussions and represent the front-end perspective during architecture reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional meetings.

  • Mentor and coach junior, mid, and senior-level engineers, providing them with technical leadership and growth opportunities.

Technical Strategy:

  • Define and guide the front-end technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with broader company goals and product timelines.

  • Stay updated on the latest developments in ReactJS, NodeJS, and related technologies, integrating innovative solutions into the team’s development practices.

  • Lead performance optimization initiatives, focusing on improving front-end load times, reducing bundle sizes, and minimizing time-to-interaction.

  • Establish guidelines for using modern build tools (Webpack, Babel, NPM) and implementing CI/CD pipelines for front-end development.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

  • Drive the implementation of rigorous testing practices, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

  • Ensure high code quality using modern testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Mocha, and Chai.

  • Collaborate with QA teams to develop automated testing strategies and reduce manual testing overhead.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

  • Lead technical debt management efforts, promoting regular refactoring and modernization of the front-end codebase.

  • Encourage and drive continuous improvement of front-end development processes, tooling, and collaboration methods.

  • Advocate for modern front-end development practices, such as component-based architecture, server-side rendering (SSR), and static site generation (SSG).

Documentation and Communication:

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for the development processes, tools, and best practices.

  • Facilitate effective communication within the team and across departments to ensure alignment on goals and objectives.

  • Interact closely for requirements with Business owners and technical teams both within India and across the globe.

  • Work closely with the Architects and cross functional teams and follow established practices for the delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) within the established architectural guidelines.

What you will bring

  • Over 8+ years of experience in building mobile & desktop user experiences

  • Advanced knowledge of front-end design patterns, data structures and algorithms.

  • Strong expertise in Front-end development using React and React native.

  • Strong expertise in integrating analytics, Crashlytics and measuring CPU and battery utilizations for mobile application.

  • Good expertise in creating functional automation testing using Appium or other open-source automation framework.

  • Strong expertise in ReactJS and Redux technologies

  • Strong expertise in GraphQL

  • Clear Communication, including the ability to create functional charts.

  • Ability to multitask between several different requirements and features concurrently.

  • Experience with cloud native technology, CI/CD

  • Experience with third-party libraries and APIs

  • Superior analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude.

  • Ability to perform in a team environment.

  • Have a true passion for Technology.

  • Nice to have Backend experience either Java or NodeJS development.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Experience in Azure cloud architecture and deployments and strong understanding of cloud technology, including - Azure Offerings, Cloud storage, Cloud security, Cloud migration.

  • Industry experience in developing components for mobile applications or cloud native backend PaaS

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related field OR 5 years’ experience in software
engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related field

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.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum 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 Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

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, We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America