Senior, Software Engineer & FinOps Analyst

• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of cloud efficiency and governance.
• Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge FinOps practices and cloud optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of experts across cloud, finance, and operations disciplines.

About Team:
In the Technology Strategy team, we address issues that need cross-departmental input and involvement with senior executives throughout the company. While in the commercialization team, we develop partner networks to support increased productivity, speed, and innovation.

What you'll do:

Cloud Usage Analysis

• Monitor and analyze cloud resource usage and spending patterns to identify inefficiencies and areas for cost optimization.
• Use real-time dashboards and analytics tools to provide actionable insights on cloud usage.

Governance Policy Implementation

• Assist in implementing automated policies for resource provisioning, tagging, and lifecycle management to align with governance standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with established tagging and resource management policies.

Optimization Initiatives

• Support efforts to right-size underutilized resources and recommend cost-effective architectural improvements.
• Contribute to initiatives for continuous optimization, including auto-scaling configurations and containerization strategies.

Collaboration and Accountability

• Work closely with application teams to promote a "You Build It, You Own It" culture, ensuring they take ownership of cloud costs and resource efficiency.
• Provide support and training to teams on FinOps tools and practices.

Automation Support

• Assist in the development and deployment of automation scripts and workflows for cloud cost management, such as identifying and decommissioning idle resources.
• Ensure automation processes allow for manual review and intervention when necessary.

Reporting and Visibility

• Generate regular reports summarizing resource utilization, cost-saving measures, and compliance with governance policies.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), such as resource utilization, policy compliance rates, and cost savings realized.

What you'll bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure or Google Cloud).
  • Familiarity with cloud monitoring and cost management tools is a plus.
  • Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, YAML) to support automation tasks.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.
  • A proactive mindset with a keen interest in cloud cost management and governance.

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.

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 connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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Bellevue, Washington US-11075:The annual salary range for this position is $108,000.00-$216,000.00
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Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735:The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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...

2501 Se J St, Ste A, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of America