Walmart Distinguished Software Engineer 

United States, Washington, Bellevue 

462230115

What you'll do...

Requirement And Scoping Analysis:
Requires knowledge of:
Risk analysis methodologies; Cost Analysis; Business objectives; Classification of requirements; Domain Knowledge; User stories concepts; Functional / Non-Functional Requirements; Scoping and Estimation
To analyze the requirements/updates/modifications for alignment with business objectives and priorities. Articulate the impact of the proposed solution on business and its ability to address requirements. Mediate conflicting requirements of the various stakeholders. Guide teams to assess feasibility of new requirements. Prioritize the product/solution requirements to drive creation of Minimum viable Product (MVP) to meet the core requirements. Proactively identify areas for product enhancements, new features and updates based on customer requirements/ feedback. Contribute to the creation of user stories for complex requirements across the domain (For agile methodology). Direct and guide scoping for epics and user stories, make decisions on tradeoffs
Solution Design:
Requires knowledge of:
Software architecture; Distributed systems; Scalability; Design patterns; Disaster Recovery; Tech Stacks; Minimum Viable Product- MVP; Non-Functional Requirements; Detailed Design
To create simple, modular, extensible and functional design in adherence to the requirements for multiple products/solutions within a domain. Understand Customer requirements and analyze the gaps between existing architecture and customer requirements. Analyze system performance impacting the complete product for non-functional requirements like reliability, operability, performance efficiency and security. Create detailed design using mock screens, pseudo codes and detailed functional logic of the modules for an entire product. Finalize the tech stack (For example MEAN, LAMP etc.) - for products/systems based on the business needs. Review the MVP to uncover risks and check for performance and usability; guide the team during MVP creation. Drive design of software, production and pre-production environments and deployment pipeline to continuously generate records for telemetry.
Coding:
Requires knowledge of:
Testing:
Requires knowledge of:
Test case preparation; Test Objectives; Test Strategy; Test types; Test tools (E.g. - Automation - Selenium, Agile - Jira, Mobile - Eggplant etc.); Test Environment; Root cause analysis; Code Coverage; Test Coverage.
To develop entry criteria i.e., conditions that determine the start of testing phase, exit criteria i.e., conditions that should be fulfilled before completion of the test phase and acceptance criteria for testing. Recommend improvement to the Test Strategy process and templates. Ensure that the test cases cover all the test scenarios for functionality, performance, security, integration, data migration and accessibility for product family requirements. Drive execution of test cases to test the code and detect errors and defects for the entire product family. Analyze the test execution process and provide direction / guidance around improvements. Drive understanding of code coverage concept; oversee for relevant functional area
Program Monitoring:
Requires knowledge of:
Program metrics; Program Reporting, logging tools and processes; Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD)
To provide support to relevant stakeholders to drive adherence to performance metrics of the program for different projects. Take appropriate measures when required to bring program health on track in case of adversity. Provide inputs to improve the throughput, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs. Manage CICD through tracking and reviewing deployment schedules and guiding team throughout the process.
Defect Management and Troubleshooting:
Requires knowledge of:
Defect life-cycle process, defect tracking tools and methodologies; Defect reporting; Regression testing; Root cause analysis; Root cause corrective action.
To conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause corrective action (RCCA) to identify the origin of defects/ performance gaps and prevent them from recurring. Track registered issues for the product/solution and prioritize them for resolution. Measure usability of the product/solution as per customer/business requirement after defect fixing and plugging test gaps. Analyze the issues and plan a series of steps which potentially includes reconfiguration, integration, removal or addition of application components to enhance the application's functionality, usability and security.
DevOps Orientation:
Requires knowledge of: To define the metrics to be tracked for effective monitoring of application performance. Lead application maintenance (corrective, adaptive, perfective) and re-engineering plans and activities and the development of documentation and training material. Drive application changes and enhancements, lead problem identification, technical impact analysis of maintenance activities. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Live our Values - Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.
Focus on our Associates - Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer andcompany, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

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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The annual salary range for this position is $156,000.00-$312,000.00 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 and6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Preferred Qualifications...

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