Walmart USA Senior Software Engineer - Backend 

United States, California, Sunnyvale 

214519429

What you'll do...

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• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and operations to identify performance bottlenecks, system issues, and areas for optimization.

• Conduct thorough performance analysis of Java-based applications through profiling, monitoring, and benchmarking to identify performance degradation and suggest improvements.

• Deep dive into the codebase to understand the root causes of performance issues, including resource contention, memory leaks, and suboptimal algorithms.

• Develop and execute performance testing strategies to simulate real-world scenarios, stress-test system components, and uncover performance limitations.

• Design, implement, and execute performance experiments to evaluate the impact of code changes and system configurations.

• Work hands-on to fine-tune system parameters, configurations, and resource allocation to achieve optimal performance results.

• Collaborate with development teams to provide guidance and recommendations on code optimizations, caching strategies, and concurrency enhancements.

• Utilize performance monitoring and profiling tools to track and analyze system behavior, and proactively address potential bottlenecks.

• Collaborate on designing and implementing performance-related features that enhance the overall scalability and efficiency of the systems.

• Document performance analysis findings, optimization strategies, and best practices for future reference.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to Java performance and distributed systems.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

• Proven experience (8+ years) as a Performance Engineer, preferably with a focus on Java-based systems.

• Proficiency in Java programming language and deep knowledge of Java internals, memory management, and threading.

• Strong experience with performance profiling tools and techniques to identify bottlenecks in code and system components.

• Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture and design principles.

• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments and hands-on experience in optimizing applications for cloud deployment.

• Ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics to make informed decisions on system optimizations.

• Experience with performance testing frameworks and load generation tools.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their impact on application performance.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present performance analysis findings.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of performance-related tasks and projects.

• Certifications in performance engineering or relevant cloud platforms is a plus.

• Openness to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving challenges.

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.

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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.

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Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00 Sunnyvale, California US-08479: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 Minimum Qualifications...

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 6 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 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area
640 W California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4828, United States of America