A$ A' "A' ?Software Engineer- Backend EngineerReston VADallas TXBentonville ARAbout the Team:We work on Walmart's strategic in-store Associate experience. Our goal is to enable our in-store associates with capabilities that will help them be more efficient in their daily tasks as well as enhance team collaboration and communication. By joining our team, you'll get a chance to work on chat bots and speech to text tech such as our Ask Sam app, as well as other technologies to enable P2P communication and much more. Our goal is to ensure our associates can easily access the information they need to get the job done quickly and spend more time helping and assisting our customers.Preferred Tech Skills:Backend: Java, Spring Framework, NodeJS.Databases: Azure SQL Server, NoSQL Databases.Architecture: REST, Micro-services and Event-based.Monitoring & Alerting: Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace, etc.Bachelor's/Master's degree + 2-5 years of experience in Software EngineeringNice to have Skills:Container Platform: Kubernetes, DockerOther APIs tech: GraphQLCloud Experience: Azure or Google CloudMessaging Framework/Tech: Kafka, JMS, etcJob Description:Assist small to medium-sized complex projects by reviewing and understanding project requirements; translating requirements into technical solutions; researching and identifying alternative solutions; determining needed solutions based on return on investment and value add to the business; gathering needed information (for example, design documents, product requirements, wire frames); writing and developing code; communicating status and issues to appropriate team members and stakeholders; collaborating with project team and cross-functional teams; identifying areas of opportunity; interpreting information and identifying a solution; ensuring solution is sustainable across implementation and use; and ensuring on-time delivery and hand-offs.Provides support to the business for new and existing systems by responding to user questions, concerns, and issues (for example, technical feasibility); researching and identifying needed solutions; determining implementation designs; providing guidance regarding implications of new and enhanced systems; and directing users to appropriate contacts for issues outside of own domain.Troubleshoots business and production issues by gathering information (for example, issue, impact, criticality); performing root cause analysis to reduce future issues; engaging support teams when needed; developing solutions; driving the development of an action plan; performing actions as designated in the plan; and completing online documentation.Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.Experience is CICD and Test automation.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 duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.About Global TechImagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world's largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.2 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption.