Principal, Software Engineer
Walmart
Job Description
About the Role
Position Summary... We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Principal Backend Engineer to join our dynamic the Health ; Wellness Digital team. You will be responsible for leading large scale cross-org backend solutions which touch many parts of the enterprise. You'll work closely with product, design, business and engineering leadership to build high-performing, scalable, and secure software solutions for millions of Walmart pharmacy customers. 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. We are people-led and tech-empowered, training our team in future skillsets and bringing in experts to help us grow. We offer flexible, hybrid work, combining in-office collaboration with virtual work, to enhance decision-making and work-life balance. Benefits include competitive pay, incentive awards, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, PTO, health plans, and more. Walmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and inclusion. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and impact at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers focused on building web and mobile solutions
- Be technical partner to engineering managers and collaborate on strategic engineering planning, roadmap sequencing, prioritization of technical investments, and providing technical feedback
- Work closely with Business, Product, Design, and Engineering leaders to define upcoming projects and long-term strategy for the team
- Make hands-on engineering contributions to the core products
- Mentor engineers on the team
- Promote a culture of Technical Excellence
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or principal engineer role
- Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js
- Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
- Excellent ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and precisely
- Passionate about coaching and mentoring engineers of all experience levels
- Passionate about solving deep technical challenges
Nice to Have
- Background in creating inclusive digital experiences
- Knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards
- Experience with assistive technologies
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and inclusive design standards
Qualifications
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years of experience in software engineering or related area
- Option 2: 7 years of experience in software engineering or related area
- Preferred: Master's degree in relevant field and 3 years of experience in software engineering or related area
Benefits & Perks
- Incentive awards for performance
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Multiple health plans
- Health benefits including 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 education benefit program
Working at Walmart
Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and impact at scale. We are people-led and tech-empowered, valuing diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. We foster an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people, encouraging our team to grow their skills and make a meaningful difference.
Job Details
About Walmart
Website
walmart.com
Company Size
10000+ employees
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Industry
Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
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