Senior Software Engineer- Android (Kotlin, MVVM)

Walmart; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Multiple health plans

Job summary

Walmart in Sunnyvale is seeking an Engineering Leader to enhance customer membership experience for Walmart+. You will lead the design and development of mobile technology solutions, working in collaboration with various teams to deliver scalable platforms.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mobile application development, with a strong emphasis on Android systems. A competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a robust benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience building scalable backend systems.
• Proven software development experience in mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues for mobile devices to ensure smooth functionality.
• Develop innovative mobile technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project requirements.

Skills

Software development experience

Android development

Cross-functional collaboration

Experience with REST and JSON

Memory analysis

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Android SDK

Kotlin

GraphQL

Job description

Position Summary

On the Membership Experience Engineering team at Walmart, we provide technology to power shopping journeys that help hundreds of millions of customers live better – be it busy families getting groceries easily, new parents welcoming a new baby, organizing a new home or anyone planning a fun party. We strive to create the best shopping experience anywhere anytime, meeting customers’ evolving needs and expectations.

Walmart+ is pioneering the way people experience online and in-store shopping. We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to help us design and improve customer membership experience and build scalable platforms on mobile devices. We are just getting started on membership experience and this is a very critical role to shape the face of Walmart+.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot business and production issues for mobile devices by reviewing and analyzing information (for example, issue, impact, criticality, possible root cause, etc.; then engaging support teams to assist in the resolution of found issues. Upon issue resolution, perform a root cause analysis across multiple mobile devices to prevent future occurrence.)
• Develop innovative mobile technology solutions and strategies to support business objectives by collaborating with cross‑functional business partners; developing assessments of key opportunities; benchmarking and analyzing industry best practices; forecasting for future technologies; driving high‑priority initiatives; identifying and implementing solutions; communicating with and influencing decision‑makers and executives within the organization; influencing the industry to adopt sustainable solutions; and defining software development guidelines, standards, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to determine project requirements; translating requirements into mobile solutions for multiple operating systems (for example, iPhone, Android); gathering requested information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames); writing and developing code (for example, Java/Kotlin) that can be applied to multiple types of mobile devices; developing user interface solutions; conducting testing to ensure solution is functional; communicating project status and roadblocks to team members and stakeholders; determining solutions to issues; enhancing design to prevent reoccurrence of defects across multiple devices; ensuring on‑time delivery; and collaborating with project managers to provide guidance on project implementation plan.
• Remove barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
• 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 Policy.
• Ensure business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co‑workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost‑effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• 6+ years of professional experience in various elements of software development – native mobile, web front end, back end, and hands‑on coding experience in the past
• Experience with a consumer facing app and e‑commerce or retail shopping
• Hands‑on experience building scalable backend systems and platforms
• Previous knowledge of Designing and developing advanced applications for the Android platform
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Experience translating wireframes into pixel‑perfect views
• Knowledgeable about animation and screen transitions
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience with Android SDK, Services, and various methods of background processing
• Experience working with remote data via REST, JSON, Google Cloud Messaging, and the HTTP protocol
• Experience with Google Play APIs: Maps, Location, and Cloud Messaging
• Experience with third‑party libraries and APIs
• Experience with analysis of memory issues such as memory leaks using memory analyzers tools (DDMS, MAT)
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle and writing readable, maintainable, performant object‑oriented code
• Experience working with Kotlin, Coroutines, MVVM, MVVM Clean, View Models, Repository Design pattern, and other architectures
• Experience working with an orchestration Layer and GraphQL

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 1 year’s 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.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00 - $234,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Stock

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 - unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Legal Notice

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Primary Location

1345 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America