(IND) Software Engineer III

Posted:
4/16/2026, 11:47:11 PM

Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Position Summary...

Work as a software engineer to design, develop and drive business critical feature and platform engineering tasks. Handle challenges and solve difficult problems.

What you'll do...

About Team:

Returns Engineering team at Walmart Global Tech builds scalable, high-performance systems that power returns across Walmart’s eCommerce, Fulfilment, and Inventory platforms. The team focuses on solving complex engineering problems at scale while enabling seamless customer and business experiences. Engineers here work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, owning code end-to-end and continuously improving system quality and performance.

What you'll do:

  • Design, develop, and review backend systems operating at Walmart scale across multiple business domains
  • Build scalable, high-performing, and resilient distributed systems
  • Collaborate with product and business teams to design solutions aligned with real-world use cases
  • Gain hands-on experience in designing and developing sophisticated backend platforms
  • Leverage modern technologies and public cloud platforms to build scalable solutions
  • Present ideas and contribute to innovation initiatives across broader engineering teams
  • Solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve system performance and reliability

What you'll bring:

  • B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech/MS in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in Java/J2EE, distributed databases, and Kafka with hands-on expertise in multi-threading and functional programming
  • Experience working with large-scale distributed systems
  • Strong computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving
  • Good debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of SDLC best practices including coding standards, code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and operations
  • Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture
  • Strong communication skills with ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions
  • Exposure to scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems
  • Exposure to information retrieval, statistics, or machine learning is a plus

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 experts, and service professionals driving innovation at the world’s largest retailer.

We are people-led and tech-empowered, building solutions that impact millions while enabling associates and customers globally.

Flexible, hybrid work

We follow a hybrid work model with a strong in-office presence combined with flexibility for virtual work. This enables collaboration, faster decision-making, and better work-life balance.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.

Belonging

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every associate feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Equal opportunity employer

Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We value diversity in all forms and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all associates.

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.

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, 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...

Tower 1, Part Of 1st, 2nd To 4th Flrs, Intl Tech Park Radial Road (radial It Park Pvt Ltd), , India

Walmart

Website: http://www.walmart.com/

Headquarter Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1962

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: E-Commerce ⋅ Grocery ⋅ Retail ⋅ Retail Technology ⋅ Shopping