Principal, Software Engineer
Walmart

Sunnyvale, California

Posted in Retail

$143,000.00 - $286,000.00 per year


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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Develop next generation Last Mile Delivery software applications, including very high capacity, guaranteed availability, and mass market usability without compromising quality. Engage in hands on engineering development on building responsive front end web applications using Java, asynchronous request handling, using Kafka. Work with common Java libraries such as SpringBoot etc. Participate in managing software code & configurations for multiple environments, release management process, creating and maintaining environment configuration and controls, code integrity and working closely with the development team. Analyze business requirements, story-boards and similar artifacts of the scrum process, work in an agile software development environment with a quick turnaround time and iterative builds. Work on the discovery phase of small to medium software engineering projects to come up with high level software design. Troubleshoot business and production issues using tools such as Splunk, Grafana etc. Perform operational excellence using Prometheus, Grafana, xMatters for monitoring and alerting. Work on Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery using Git, Jenkins, WCNP. Provide development on Test driven framework including Unit testing and Integration testing. Build n-tier applications using Java/J2EE, Oracle, No SQL related technologies, RESTful Services, Publish/Subscribe architecture using KafKa. Work with common frameworks on the JVM, such as Spring, JPA, Hibernate etc.

About Team: Last Mile Delivery
Our team gathers information about customer needs and applies our technological expertise and strategic thinking to create a product roadmap. The product journey is designed to leverage technological excellence to drive customer satisfaction. Walmart's philosophy of Everyday Low Prices is not an easy one to achieve. Being cost-effective is critical because it allows us to optimize all processes and verticals while striving for excellence. Our team is a big part of making this possible. Our team creates reusable technologies to help with customer acquisition, onboarding, and empowering merchants, while ensuring a seamless experience for both of these stakeholders. We also optimize tariffs and assortment in accordance with Walmart's Everyday Low Cost philosophy. We not only create affordability, but we also deliver customized experiences for customers across all channels - in-store, mobile app, and websites.

What you'll do:

  • You are a problem solver with critical thinking.
  • You are a team player, like to collaborate with cross-function teams and influence others to get architectural alignment
  • You can overview from high-level and deep dive into details at code level with complex subjects.
  • You have an enthusiasm in technology.
  • You're organized, disciplined, and can lead multiple projects simultaneously.
  • You have high standards in Engineering quality and Engineering/ Operational Excellence.
  • You are always looking for challenges and willing to learn.
  • Lead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of complex, distributed enterprise applications using technologies like Java, Cassandra, Kafka etc.
  • Providing technical direction and expertise to the team.
  • 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.

What you'll bring:
  • 10+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable applications
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, design patterns, distributed computing)
  • In-depth expertise in Java, JEE, Spring, distributed DBS, Cassandra (preferred) and Kafka
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts, microservices architecture, and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Deep knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), and observability tools
  • Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on major cloud platforms (GCP, Azure)
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks (JUnit, Mocha, TestNG, Selenium)
  • Experience building event-based distributed systems with tools like Kafka
  • Develop service contracts for RESTful web services using industry standards like Swagger and OpenAPI.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum)
  • Exposure to AI/ML/GenAI concepts(Nice to Have)

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 expert's and service professionals within the world's leading retailer 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 at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart's culture is a competitive advantage, and it's fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.
Our hubs: Walmart is a global company with offices across the United States and around the world. Our global headquarters is in Bentonville, Arkansas, with primary hubs in the San Francisco Bay area and New York/New Jersey.

Benefits:
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 styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.


The annual salary range for this position is $143,000.00-$286,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:



- Stock




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 and5 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...

680 West California Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-4834, United States of America

About Walmart

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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.

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