**Position Summary...** We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer III to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and backend services using Java, Python, and cloud technologies. Full stack development experience is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building robust microservice solutions and backend APIs, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges. About Team: Sam's Contact Center Services The Sam's Contact Center Services team is dedicated to transforming customer interactions through innovative technology solutions. Our team is comprised of talented engineers, data scientists, and product managers who collaborate to deliver seamless, scalable, and reliable contact center experiences. We focus on building robust microservices, integrating advanced analytics, and leveraging automation to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing agile methodologies and a culture of continuous improvement. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our proactive approach to problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and mentorship. By partnering closely with business stakeholders, we ensure our solutions are aligned with organizational goals and deliver measurable impact. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, technical expertise, and a customer-first mindset. **What you'll do...** + **Full Stack Development:** Expertise in building scalable web applications and APIs using Java, Python, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or similar). + **Data Transformation & Integration:** Ability to extract and transform data from diverse databases, applying appropriate techniques to solve business problems. + **Data Source Identification:** Skill in identifying and integrating the most suitable data sources to meet project requirements. + **Data Modeling:** Analyze complex data elements, systems, flows, and dependencies to contribute to conceptual, physical, and logical data models. + **Robust Pipeline Engineering:** Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines in collaboration with internal and external partners. + **Customer Insights:** Perform deep analysis leveraging customer datasets to generate actionable insights and improve customer experience. + **Sustainable Engineering:** Raise the bar on engineering best practices, producing high-quality code, documentation, testing, and monitoring. + **Project Leadership:** Participate in medium- to large-scale, cross-functional projects by reviewing requirements, translating them into technical solutions, developing code, conducting unit testing, and collaborating across teams. + **Issue Resolution:** Troubleshoot open issues and bugs, enhance designs to prevent recurrence, and ensure timely delivery of solutions. **What you'll bring:** + Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. + 3-5 years of proven experience as a Data Engineer, Backend Engineer, or similar role software development. + Proficient in Java and Python; experience with NodeJS is a plus. + Hands-on experience with big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Elasticsearch, NoSQL databases). + Experience with workflow management platforms (Airflow, Data Flow, MilvusDB). + Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms (GCP, Azure). + Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and GraphQL. + Proficient in PL/SQL for complex data querying and insights generation. + Familiarity with security practices and API Gateway integration. + Experience with analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Looker). + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. + Experience with release & deployment, CI/CD pipelines. + Excellent organizational and project management skills. + Ability to lead design and discovery phases for medium to large projects. + Experience with prompt engineering, collaborating with AI copilots, and integrating AI-driven workflows into daily development tasks is highly desirable. **About Walmart** Sam Walton opened the first Sam's Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam's Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam's Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam's Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and it’s fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates. Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey. **Benefits:** Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people. _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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made availa_ At Sam's Club, 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. 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 . ‎ - Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. ‎ Live Better U is a company 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 (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) . ‎ The annual salary range for this position is $117,000.00-$234,000.00 ‎ Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ **Minimum Qualifications...** _Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._ Option 1: Bachelor'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.Option 2: 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. **Preferred Qualifications...** _Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._ Customer Service, 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. Masters: Computer Science **Primary Location...** 680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.