Walmart
Solution Architect (Staff, Software Engineer) | Backend | Marketplace
Walmart, Fremont, California, us, 94537
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
* Please note that Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. **
About Team :
This is the team which builds reusable technologies that aid in
acquiring customers, onboarding and empowering merchants
besides ensuring a seamless experience for both these stakeholders. We also
optimize tariffs and assortment , adhering to the Walmart philosophy - Everyday Low Cost. In addition to ushering in affordability, we also create personalized experiences for customers the omnichannel way, across all channels - in-store, on the mobile app and websites.
Marketplace is the
gateway to domestic and international Third-Party sellers ; we
enable them
to
manage their end-to-end onboarding, catalog management, order fulfillment, return & refund management . Our team is
responsible
for the
entire API ecosystem
which enables sellers and channel partners to integrate with Walmart. We interact with multiple teams across the company to provide scalable robust technical solutions.
What you'll do :
As a Solution Architect you'll be responsible to:
Design and implement solutions that help Channel Partners platforms integrate with Walmart APIs, ensuring seamless data exchange and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business , to understand requirements and develop solutions that meet partner needs. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and integration guides. Find and scale the solution architecture practice for Walmart Marketplace. Articulate vision, strategy, and objectives. Document best practice integration pattern for each use case supported on MP API platform and publish on developer portal. Work backwards from customer solution perspective to identify gaps in API capabilities. Reach out to and remediate integrators having adopted integration anti-patterns Write code samples and developer sample integrations / projects Provide technical consults / guidance to strategic integrators, during and after onboarding Develop solution architecture programs. Examples:
Integration health scoring Built for Shopify
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to integrations, working closely with partners and internal teams to ensure timely resolution. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement. Collaborate with Walmart's security and compliance teams to ensure solutions meet Walmart's security and data privacy standards. Work closely with partners to ensure successful onboarding and ongoing support, providing technical guidance and training as needed. What you'll bring :
Minimum qualifications:
An Engineering Degree -
B.E/B.Tech/MS/PhD in any stream - Computer Science
preferred. 10+ years of relevant experience in building highly resilient, highly scalable systems 4+ years of experience in software development or solution architecture , with a focus on integrations and APIs. Experience in building API's Strong understanding of Walmart's APIs and integration protocols. Experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, and message queues . Proficient in at least one programming language (Java preferred) . Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Azure or GCP. Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Additional Qualifications :
Ecommerce domain experience 0 to 1 experience founding and scaling solution architecture practice
About Walmart Global Tech : Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Flexible, Hybrid work : We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
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 diversity- 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 available as part of the hiring process.
At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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 .
Live Better U is a Walmart-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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 6 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.
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, 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.
Primary Location...
680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America
What you'll do...
* Please note that Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. **
About Team :
This is the team which builds reusable technologies that aid in
acquiring customers, onboarding and empowering merchants
besides ensuring a seamless experience for both these stakeholders. We also
optimize tariffs and assortment , adhering to the Walmart philosophy - Everyday Low Cost. In addition to ushering in affordability, we also create personalized experiences for customers the omnichannel way, across all channels - in-store, on the mobile app and websites.
Marketplace is the
gateway to domestic and international Third-Party sellers ; we
enable them
to
manage their end-to-end onboarding, catalog management, order fulfillment, return & refund management . Our team is
responsible
for the
entire API ecosystem
which enables sellers and channel partners to integrate with Walmart. We interact with multiple teams across the company to provide scalable robust technical solutions.
What you'll do :
As a Solution Architect you'll be responsible to:
Design and implement solutions that help Channel Partners platforms integrate with Walmart APIs, ensuring seamless data exchange and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business , to understand requirements and develop solutions that meet partner needs. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and integration guides. Find and scale the solution architecture practice for Walmart Marketplace. Articulate vision, strategy, and objectives. Document best practice integration pattern for each use case supported on MP API platform and publish on developer portal. Work backwards from customer solution perspective to identify gaps in API capabilities. Reach out to and remediate integrators having adopted integration anti-patterns Write code samples and developer sample integrations / projects Provide technical consults / guidance to strategic integrators, during and after onboarding Develop solution architecture programs. Examples:
Integration health scoring Built for Shopify
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to integrations, working closely with partners and internal teams to ensure timely resolution. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement. Collaborate with Walmart's security and compliance teams to ensure solutions meet Walmart's security and data privacy standards. Work closely with partners to ensure successful onboarding and ongoing support, providing technical guidance and training as needed. What you'll bring :
Minimum qualifications:
An Engineering Degree -
B.E/B.Tech/MS/PhD in any stream - Computer Science
preferred. 10+ years of relevant experience in building highly resilient, highly scalable systems 4+ years of experience in software development or solution architecture , with a focus on integrations and APIs. Experience in building API's Strong understanding of Walmart's APIs and integration protocols. Experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, and message queues . Proficient in at least one programming language (Java preferred) . Experience with cloud-based platforms such as Azure or GCP. Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills . Additional Qualifications :
Ecommerce domain experience 0 to 1 experience founding and scaling solution architecture practice
About Walmart Global Tech : Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That's what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We're a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.
Flexible, Hybrid work : We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.
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 diversity- 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 available as part of the hiring process.
At Walmart, 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 (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
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 .
Live Better U is a Walmart-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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 4 years' experience in software engineering or related area.Option 2: 6 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.
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, 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.
Primary Location...
680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America