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Walmart Canada · 2 months ago

Principal, Software Engineer, Web

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $286K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart Inc. is a leading retailer seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Emerging-Tech group. The role involves guiding and mentoring a team of engineers, architecting complex software systems, and driving the adoption of engineering best practices to enhance retail and shopping experiences.

DeliveryRetailShopping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Guide and mentor, a team of engineers, conducting code reviews and leading design discussions to ensure engineering best practices

Act as a technical authority, providing direction and expertise to the team

Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices

Lead the creation and maintenance of our technical architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements

Architect complex software systems, ensuring performance, security, and scalability needs are met

Consistently produce high-quality software with a focus on unit testing, functional testing, regular code reviews, and continuous integration

Uphold high standards in quality and operational excellence

Develop comprehensive technical documentation and presentations to clearly communicate architectural decisions and design options

Ensure documentation aligns with project scopes, milestones, and deliverables

Promote and enforce technical standards across the organization to achieve concrete outcomes and drive engineering excellence

Foster a culture of learning and innovation through hands-on technical guidance and mentorship

Lead the discovery phase of major projects, ensuring the design aligns with business goals and technical requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and milestones

Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX/UI, Quality Assurance, and DevOps teams

Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies

Qualification

JavascriptTypeScriptReactAPI integrationNode.jsGQLCloud technologiesSoftware designRisk analysisEmerging toolsMentorshipTechnical documentationCollaborationDecision-making

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area

7 years' experience in software engineering or related area

12+ years experience in software development, focusing on building Frontend Websites/Sharable Widgets

Expertise in Javascript/TypeScript, frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, and working with React Router and Redux

Proficiency in API integration and development, Node.js, GQL

Advanced knowledge of complex software design, distributed system design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms

Excellent technical debugging and production support skills

Familiarity with public cloud technologies such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform

Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products with a large user base

Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to balance conflicting interests in a complex and fast-paced environment

Risk analysis methodologies - Cost Analysis; Business objectives; Classification of requirements; Domain Knowledge; User stories concepts; Functional / Non-Functional Requirements

Coding standards and guidelines; Coding languages (E.g. TypeScript, JavaScript etc.), frameworks (E.g. React, Selenium, etc.), Platforms (E.g. Microsoft Azure etc.); Quality, Safety and Security standards; Emerging tools and technologies; Telemetry; CI / CD; Code Management Tools; SDLC; Secure SDL frameworks and tools

Preferred

Master'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

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

Knowledge of accessibility best practices and Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture