PRINCIPAL, SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Position Summary... We are seeking a talented and passionate Principal, Software Engineer to join our International Technology Organization. The ideal candidate will have experience as a tech lead and strong development background in Micro Service Architectures using backend technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Kafka technologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality scalable software applications. You will collaborate with our product team, in-house developers, and architects to design, develop, and enhance a reliable and easy-to-maintain backend infrastructure

What youll do...

About the team

International Technology team enables our stores and eCommerce operations across the world. The platforms that we build are used in most of the markets where Walmart has its presence (outside US). Customer Engagement group of International Technology focuses on platforms responsible for getting new customers, re-engaging existing customers and serving contextual Advertisements on & off Walmart digital properties.

What You ll Do

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, 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.

What You ll bring

Ideally 15+ experience in software development, focusing on building large scale distributed systems.

Experience in multiple stack technologies - Java, React Native , microservices ,development, Node.js, Exposure to Agentic AI usecases.

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

Proficiency in Kafka, No SQL databases.

Experience in Dev Ops, CI/CD, Git, maven

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.

Track record in an architect role with large-scale software development data-backed services and applications, experience with Global Platform build and enhancements.

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

Hands-on experience with building micro-services and event driven architecture and distributed systems using appropriate design patterns.

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. Java, JavaScript etc.), frameworks (E.g. Spring framework etc.), Platforms (E.g. Microsoft Azure etc.); Quality, Safety and Security (PCI etc.) standards; Emerging tools and technologies; Telemetry; CI / CD; Code Management Tools; SDLC; Secure SDL frameworks and tools.

About Walmart Global Tech

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Mode of Work

Walmart s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our Bangalore office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.

Benefits

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Belonging

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At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is-and feels-included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 inclusive of all people

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelors 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 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 3 years 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... Block- 1, Prestige Tech Pacific Park, Sy No. 38/1, Outer Ring Rd Kadubeesanahalli , India

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