Onsite Backend Java Engineer - Cloud-Native & AI

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

PTO

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Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead the design and delivery of scalable backend systems. The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures, AI/ML integration, and mentoring engineers across teams.

The position is full-time onsite with no remote options, requiring authorization to work in the United States and a strong background in Java ecosystem and data platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Backend Java development with Spring Boot experience.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture including microservices and containers.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead full SDLC activities.
• Data-driven problem solving with focus on metrics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver platform capabilities including infrastructure, tooling, and ML frameworks.
• Drive full software development lifecycle from coding to deployment and maintenance.
• Apply cloud-native principles for scalable, resilient systems.
• Conduct system design reviews aligning with architectural standards.
• Build AI-driven applications and integrate ML components across languages.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence through documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and track success metrics.

Skills

Backend Java development

Spring Boot

Azure Cloud

NoSQL databases

SQL databases

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Containers

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to lead the design and delivery of scalable backend systems. The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures, AI/ML integration, and mentoring engineers across teams.

The position is full-time onsite with no remote options, requiring authorization to work in the United States and a strong background in Java ecosystem and data platforms.