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Walmart · 10 hours ago

Principal, Software Engineer

Bentonville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Walmart is a leading retailer seeking a talented and passionate Principal, Software Engineer to join their International Technology Organization. This role involves acting as a technical authority, leading the architecture and design of scalable software systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality backend platforms.

E-CommerceGroceryRetailRetail TechnologyShopping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as a technical authority, providing direction and expertise to the team while building large scale multi-tenant platforms

Be accountable for architecture and design of all relevant systems

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

Work closely with Distinguished & Principal Architects and cross-functional teams and follow established practices for the delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) within the established architectural guidelines

Ensure self-accountability and enforce highest standards for overall engineering and operational excellence of the respective areas of oversight

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

Drive the adoption of engineering standards, architectural & design patterns, and development best practices

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

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 and influence organizational adoption

Qualification

MicroservicesJavaCloud Native ArchitectureKafkaDevOpsSQLNoSQLDistributed SystemsTechnical DocumentationMentorshipCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

16+ years of experience in the design and development of highly scalable distributed applications and platforms - particularly for large scale, distributed, multi-tenant, SaaS products

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

Track record in building multi-tenant platforms

Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Microservices, and Cloud Native Architecture

Hands-on experience in Microservices, and RESTful web services development in Java SpringBoot, Spring Kafka (or equivalent framework)

In-depth knowledge of Cloud Native Architecture, Microservice Architecture, and related stacks (Service Registry, ELK / Splunk, service registry, VMs, etc.) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Experience building a 'Code, Deploy, run' pipeline using DevOps best practices by leveraging the best available CI/CD tools

Experience with Kafka and other high volume and low latency messaging methodologies

Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

Own Tech Debt/Tech Modernization - Ability to balance the long-term 'big picture' and short-term implications of design decisions

Expertise with SQL and NoSQL database usage, design, and optimizations

Expertise with at least one of Azure/Google Cloud Platforms

Self-starter with the ability to multitask across several priority areas in the face of fuzzy situations

Demonstrated end-to-end ownership for the development and design of at least one cloud-based project

Strong hands-on development skills to prototype technical solutions

Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly

Proficient in new and emerging technologies

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control

Focus on reusability, frameworks, patterns, and configuration tools for faster development

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment

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

Benefits

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Multiple health plans

Performance-based bonus awards

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Company discounts

Military Leave Pay

Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program

Company

Walmart

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Walmart is a retail corporation that operates several chains of supermarkets, discount stores, and e-commerce platforms. It is a sub-organization of Walmart Family Mobile.

Founded in 1962

Bentonville, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees