Entry Level Walmart Software Developer Jobs in Texas

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Onsite: 5 days onsite at Dallas TX Headquarters

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this role now or in the future.

Varsity Brands is building a modern, unified digital platform that powers the full experience of sport and spirit, from product configuration and ordering to delivery and customer engagement. This platform replaces fragmented systems with scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities, enabling faster innovation and improved user experiences.

The Software Engineer I (SE I) role is an entry-level engineering position responsible for contributing to the development of this platform. This role applies foundational software engineering knowledge and exercises independent judgment in executing assigned work, including selecting appropriate approaches within established guidelines to build, test, and maintain software components.

This is a high-growth role designed to develop the next generation of engineers who will contribute to Varsity Brands' platform transformation.

Impact of the Role

• Contributes to delivery of platform features and backend services that power critical business and customer experiences

• Builds foundational capability to support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments

• Establishes a pipeline of engineering talent aligned to Varsity Brands' long-term platform strategy

• Supports the transition from fragmented tools to a unified platform architecture

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Write, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs

• Contribute to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards

• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality

• Troubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software

• Follow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards

• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness

• Continuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles

• Develop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

Technical Knowledge

• Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures

• Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases

• Familiarity with modern development environments and tools

Technical Skills

• Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (Java preferred)

• Foundational understanding of:

  • RESTful APIs

  • SQL and data handling

  • Version control systems (Git-based tools)

Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities

• Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems

• Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines

• Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicates effectively within team environments

• Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes

• Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output

Learning Agility

• Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools

• Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments

Education, Certification and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.