(USA) Senior Software Engineer, Information Security

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Information Security to deliver advanced security services and guide enterprise security solutions. You will analyze systems, design secure software, and lead cross‑functional collaboration across Walmart Technology teams in Bentonville, AR.

Responsibilities include building scalable security controls, reviewing code, and guiding incident response while aligning with business objectives and development life cycle practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years' experience in information technology within the past 10 years OR 7 years' experience in information technology or related field within the past 10 years.
• Proficiency in SDLC and application security best practices.
• Experience leading technical problem resolution and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain enterprise security services related to security configuration and controls in the enterprise.
• Analyze systems and business processes to design and implement effective security solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Agentic coding, building agents and skills to accelerate feature development on existing services and solutions; fix bugs within SLAs and manage support operations.
• Collaborate with teams to assign development tasks, conduct testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Monitor alerts, system availability, and implement improvements to enhance application security and scalability.
• Communicate technical findings and status updates to stakeholders and lead incident response meetings as needed.

Skills

Security fundamentals

SDLC

REST APIs

Agile practices

Cloud security

Java

SQL

Spring Boot

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Position Summary...

As a Senior Software Engineer in Information Security, you will deliver advanced support and develop enterprise security services by analyzing systems and designing robust security solutions. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues, leading technical discussions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement secure software Solutions. You will ensure adherence to development life cycles, maintain code integrity through version control, and drive continuous improvements. Your expertise will support Walmart Technology teams in safeguarding applications while fostering operational excellence and aligning security initiatives with business objectives.

About the team:

The Security Partners Engineering team focuses on protecting applications, platforms, and infrastructure by automating security control assessments. This team develops resilient, secure services and AI‑driven workflows to enhance security evaluation and reduce enterprise risk. Working closely with development teams, members improve productivity while maintaining strong security standards. The team values expertise in cloud security, application security, automation, and software development life cycle processes. Members contribute to scalable, maintainable solutions that support Walmart’s commitment to secure and reliable technology environments, ensuring robust protection across all systems and services.

What you'll do:

• Design, build and maintain enterprise security services related to security configuration and controls in the enterprise
• Analyze systems and business processes to design and implement effective security solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Agentic coding, building agents and skills to accelerate feature development on existing services and solutions. Fix bugs with in defined SLAs and manage support operations
• Collaborate with teams to assign development tasks, conduct testing, debugging, and code reviews to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Monitor alerts, system availability, and implement improvements to enhance application security and scalability.
• Communicate technical findings and status updates to stakeholders and lead incident response meetings as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Familiarity in information security such as security controls, secure software development, threat and vulnerabilities within enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in software development life cycle (SDLC) and application security best practices.
• Have prior knowledge on building services, REST APIs, system operation, agile practices
• Strong skills in cloud security, cloud computing, and scalability of secure systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Java, SQL, and Spring Boot for secure software development.
• Ability to analyze business processes and design effective security solutions.
• Experience leading technical problem resolution and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years' experience in information technology within the past 10 years OR 7 years' experience in information technology or related field within the past 10 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Intrusion analyst (GCIAs), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), and/or Security+ certification, Leading Technical Team, Mainframe Technology, Professional certification in information technology relevant to the job under consideration (for example, Java, C/C++, mainframe technologies, SAP, Microsoft .Net, business intelligence tools, SQL technology), Programming language or languages (for example, Java, C/C++, .NET, Rexx, Cobol, Powershell), SAP, SQL technology, Version control software (for example, Subversion, Git, Librarian), 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

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.