(USA) Principal, Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

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 bring:

• 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.

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 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 its 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: 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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

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: 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. Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while welcoming all people. Walmart is 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.