Required Skills & Experience
Java 21 Spring / Spring Boot Microservices architecture Kubernetes Kafka Cassandra REST APIs and enterprise integrations Strong troubleshooting and production support experience Experience working in large-scale, highly integrated enterprise environments Experience with Copilot or AI-assisted software development
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Highly Preferred Walmart Legacy Knowledge
Candidates with previous Walmart experience and knowledge of several of the following environments will be strongly preferred:
Merchandising Systems Modular Supplier Processing GPI Pricing Linksave OLIF Item Link Vendor Master PETE Services for Global Pricing Ethics & Compliance Global ServiceNow China ServiceNow integrations eCommerce API integrations, including eCongo GIR IEC
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to support applications and integrations across its merchandising ecosystem. This individual will work within a complex environment containing both modern microservices and legacy Walmart platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in Java 21, Spring Boot, microservices, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Cassandra, along with previous experience working within Walmart’s technology environment. Deep knowledge of legacy merchandising, supplier, pricing, item, and compliance systems will be highly valuable.
Because of the complexity of the environment, this resource should be able to ramp up quickly with minimal guidance and understand how modern services interact with existing Walmart platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, enhance, and support backend applications using Java 21 and Spring/Spring Boot Design and maintain scalable microservices and APIs Develop and support event-driven integrations using Kafka Work with Cassandra and distributed data environments Deploy, troubleshoot, and support containerized applications within Kubernetes Integrate modern applications with existing Walmart merchandising, supplier, pricing, item, and compliance systems Troubleshoot complex issues spanning multiple applications and integrations Participate in solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support Work closely with Walmart engineering, product, and business teams to understand existing processes and translate requirements into technical solutions Leverage Copilot and modern AI-assisted development tools where appropriate Help bridge knowledge between legacy Walmart applications and newer microservices-based architecture