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Walmart Canada · 1 month ago

Principal, Software Engineer, Backend

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart Inc. is a leading retailer focused on creating next-generation retail experiences. The Principal Software Engineer will lead the Emerging-Tech group in developing innovative solutions, mentoring teams, and driving technical excellence.

DeliveryRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Stay abreast with technical advancements and drive system architecture and software development processes

Lead and mentor teams in the implementation of complex systems, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation

Be hands-on in prototyping, researching, and coding scalable, consumer-facing systems

Collaborate with business and product teams to achieve our long-term business goals

Champion operational and engineering excellence

Participate in code reviews, operational reviews, architectural discussions, and troubleshooting sessions to ensure the highest standards of development

Provide mentorship to engineers, managers, and others to help develop great talent

Qualification

JavaDistributed systemsData engineeringContainerization (Docker/K8s)Cloud-based AI platformsBig data technologiesService-oriented architectureCI/CDCoachingCuriosityConsensus buildingProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationMentoring

Required

At least 12+ years of software engineering experience in building highly available systems

BS or MS in Computer Science or related degree

Programming languages, particularly Java

Data engineering and handling large datasets

Databases, including vector and big data technologies

Distributed computing, containerization (Docker/K8s), and multi-cloud

Proven track record of building successful software systems from inception to deployment

Proven track record of building solutions that solve highly complex business problems

Outstanding problem-solving skills, with the ability to make design trade-offs, balancing long-term 'big picture' considerations with short-term implications of design decisions

Expertise in distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, CI/CD, and operational excellence best practices

Effective communication and collaboration skills, including consensus building, conflict resolution, influence, and persuasion skills

Proven track record of mentoring and coaching engineers in technical problem-solving and career development

Curiosity and strong ability to learn new domains and technologies

Option 1: 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

Option 2: 7 years' experience in software engineering or related area

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