Staff, Software Engineer

Location BENTONVILLE, AR Career Area Software Development and Engineering Job Function Software Engineering and Architecture Employment Type Regular/Permanent Position Type Salary Requisition WD1833548 What you'll do at Position Summary...What you'll do...About Team: People TechnologyIt's an exciting time to join our Walmart journey. Want to use design and coding skills to solve real-life large-scale problems impacting millions of lives?We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - React/ReactNative for a key position within People Technology organization to deliver associate centric people experiences.We are embracing Open-Source technology using React-Native, React.js to build mobile and web experiences and cloud native backend services using Java and GraphQL. In our team, you will work with talented engineers across our platforms including mobile engineers, backend service engineers, UX Designers and product managers to shape our road map for Integrated People Experiences to delight our users.What you'll do...Design solutions such that the processes/applications work in tandem for specific components/modules of a product. Evaluate trade-offs while designing a component based on the business requirements. Assist in conversion of HLD (High Level Design) to create detailed design using mock screens, pseudo codes and detailed functional logic of the modules for specific modules/components of a product.Select appropriate frameworks, platforms, and environments for software coding/configuration and scripting. Guide the team on coding patterns, languages, and frameworks in line with evolving trends in the industry (Ex: reactive vs. imperative etc.) and drive scalability and security.Support ad-hoc reviews of software code to ensure baseline mitigations for known risks. Create/configure minimalistic code for entire product/system and ensure the product is meeting business requirements, non-functional requirements, low-maintainability, high-availability, and high-scalability needs. Oversee the codes executed by team in line with specified technical/business requirements.Select appropriate frameworks, platforms, and environments for software coding/configuration and scripting. Guide the team on coding patterns, languages, and frameworks in line with evolving trends in the industry (Ex: reactive vs. imperative etc.) and drive scalability and security. Drive implementation of telemetry features by determining data/metrics requirement within the domainSupport ad-hoc reviews of software code to ensure baseline mitigations for known risks. Create/configure minimalistic code for entire product/system and ensure the product is meeting business requirements, non-functional requirements, low-maintainability, high-availability, and high-scalability needs. Oversee the codes executed by team in line with specified technical/business requirements. Arrange project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements.Drive creation of scripts for automation of repetitive and routine tasks in CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery), testing or any other process across the domain. Conduct code reviews for code developed by the team. Drive security of the Code Base and ensure that no security violations are introduced.Translate customer requirements into test strategy. Determine the testing tools (E.g. - Automation - Selenium, Agile - Jira, Mobile - Eggplant etc.), domains, environments, and test types to be employed to achieve testing objectives. Select, introduce, and implement various tools for testing. Identify scope and method of testing for each requirement. Ensure that the test cases cover all the test scenarios (E.g., for functionality, performance, security, integration, data migration and accessibility) for the product/solution requirements. Drive execution of test cases to test the code and detect errors and defects for the entire product.Explore relevant products/solutions from an existing repertoire, which can address business/technical needs. Assess gaps/updates/modifications between the customer/business expectations and the existing product/solutions (in case of agile methodology, for the iteration). Classify the requirements into applicable types (for example - Functional/Non-Functional, Derived/Imposed/Emergent etc.), anticipate the solution risks/issues during requirements gathering phase, inform relevant stakeholders and recommend corrective steps. Contribute to the creation of user stories for component/application/complex (for agile methodology)Monitor and evaluate the progress of the projects against approved milestones and timelines. Provide inputs to relevant stakeholders regarding schedule progress, health, issues/risks, and key dependencies. Provide inputs to relevant stakeholder for creation of project plans. Ensure adherence to the CICD process as per identified schedule.Track and analyze defects for the component/module and carry out regression testing to fix defects in all instances of code changes. Analyze defects from past projects/solutions to avoid recurrence of similar defects. Troubleshoot performance and availability bottlenecks for the application.Conduct complex maintenance procedures for applications independently. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the application by tracking and analyzing appropriate metrics; Perform maintenance (corrective, adaptive, perfective) and re-engineering activities. Analyze application logs, maintenance activity data, performance data and provide analysis. Evaluate change requests to identify those which are valid and feasible.Drive the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; develop and communicate business plans and priorities; remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance; provide resources; identify performance standards; measure progress and adjust performance; accordingly, develop contingency plans; and demonstrate adaptability and support continuous learning.Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establish performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; provide recognition and rewards; coach for success and improvement; and ensure diversity awareness.Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door PolicyEnsure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consult with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; solicit, evaluate, and apply suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participate in and support community outreach events.What you'll bring...10+ years of experience in architecting and developing mobile & web applications.Strong expertise in front-end architecture, distributed systems, scalability, design patterns, disaster recovery, detailed design coding standards and guidelinesStrong expertise in frontend development using React, ReactNative and ReduxStrong expertise in frameworks like Cocoa, Android application framework, etc. and platforms like Apple iOS, Android, Microsoft Azure, etc.Solid understanding of Quality, Safety and Security (PCI etc.) standards, emerging tools and technologies, telemetry, CI/CD, Code Management Tools and SDLCStrong expertise in integrating analytics, crashlytics and profiling mobile and web apps.Strong expertise in architecting automation frameworks for testing mobile and web applications.Solid understanding of GraphQL and REST APIsClear Communication, including the ability to create functional charts.Ability to multitask between several different requirements and features concurrently.Experience with cloud native technologyExperience with third-party libraries and APIsSuperior analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitudeAbility to perform in a team environment.Have a true passion about Technology. It's a mustNice to have Backend experience either Java or nodeJs development.Experience in Azure cloud architecture and deployments and strong understanding of cloud technology, including - Azure Offerings, Cloud storage, Cloud security, Cloud dustry experience in developing components for mobile applications or cloud native backend PaaSAbout WalmartGlobal TechImagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.Flexible, hybrid work:We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.Benefits:Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.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.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...508 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America