Freelance Java Backend Developer Jobs in West Fork, AR

Position Summary... What you'll do...
About Team:
Join the innovative Walmart Marketplace Platform team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences and managing our advanced Marketplace API gateway. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services and ReactJS for frontend development, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.
What You'll Do: 

• Coding/Building: Engage in coding (75-80% of your time), perform code reviews, debug and optimize code, work independently, ensure code quality and follow best practices. 
• Mentoring & Learning: Support team members through mentorship and participate in continuous learning opportunities. 
• Architecture & Design: Stay informed about new technologies, make informed architectural choices, and maintain thorough documentation. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams to enhance user experiences and ensure smooth integration. 
• App Health, Quality, and Performance: Prioritize app quality, respond to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues promptly. 
• Tech Initiatives & Innovation: Contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team. 
• Time Management & Planning: Develop project timelines, manage tasks effectively, and practice efficient time management. 
• Engineering Excellence: Focus on detail-oriented work, conduct code reviews, and resolve technical challenges. 
• Leadership: Provide technical guidance, lead projects, and coordinate with other teams for successful outcomes. 

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency in Java for backend services, including experience with Spring Boot. 
• Experience with TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React. 
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture. 
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and caching solutions. 
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience in complex software systems. 
• Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools/frameworks for other developers. 
• Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code. 
• Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members. 
• Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms. 
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools. 
• Open-source contributions or internal platform evangelism. 

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. 
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant software development experience in building and maintaining complex systems. 

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 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.  
      
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 connections rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.      
  
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 welcoming 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.
#LI-onsite 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 :
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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 3 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 5 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 1 year's 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... 805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America Walmart 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.