Entry Level Junior Software Engineer Jobs in Arkansas

Position Summary...What you'll do...Role summary:
As a Software Engineer III at Walmart, you will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management and user experience. You will manage complex projects, troubleshoot production issues, and implement sustainable technical solutions while ensuring quality and security standards. This role involves mentoring small engineering groups, driving continuous improvement, and supporting business needs through effective problem-solving and technical expertise. Your contributions will directly impact Walmart's technology landscape and operational excellence.
About the team:
The Merch Space Features team focuses on enhancing product availability across stores to support sales growth, competitive pricing, and improved assortment through targeted promotions. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, the team delivers solutions aligned with business objectives. Members apply strong technical expertise and strategic thinking to develop innovative features, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Their commitment to quality and collaboration ensures effective delivery of impactful software solutions that advance Walmart's retail goals in a dynamic environment.
What you'll do:

• Collaborate with product, project, business, and user experience teams to define high-level design and technical solutions for projects.
• Develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-quality code following coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and business issues through root cause analysis and coordinated action plans.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects by translating requirements into technical deliverables and ensuring timely completion.
• Support continuous integration and delivery by automating routine tasks and implementing telemetry features.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical direction and documentation.
• Monitor application performance and implement maintenance and improvements to ensure reliability.

What you'll bring:

• Proven expertise in object-oriented programming and Java, with strong technical acumen in platform design and API development.
• Proven expertise in frontend programming with React and React Native
• Experience in iterative and incremental development, including continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Ability to analyze and translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Skilled in debugging, defect management, and root cause analysis to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Familiarity with documentation-based coding and test case creation to support robust software testing.
• Demonstrated capability to lead small engineering teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence and component services is a plus.

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- StockMinimum 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, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, 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.Masters: Computer SciencePrimary Location...1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.