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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Immigration sponsorship is not available in this role. We are seeking a talented and passionate **Principal, Software Engineer** to join our International Technology Organization. The ideal candidate will have experience as an architect 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 senior architects to design, develop, and enhance a reliable and easy-to-maintain backend systems and platforms.

About Team:

Focusing on customer, associate and business needs, this team works with Walmart International, which includes more than 5,200 retail units, operating in 23 countries such as Canada, Central America, Chile, China, India, Mexico and South Africa to name a few.

What you’ll do:

+ 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

What you'll bring:

+ 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

+ Exposure to Agentic AI usecases

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 experts and service professionals within the world’s leading retailers 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 on a scale that impacts millions and reimagine the future of retail.

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

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.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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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 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...

701 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.