Principal, Software Engineer - Front-End UI Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Requirements: Explore products/solutions to meet business/technical needs and assess gaps between expectations and existing solutions.
• Classify Requirements: Categorize requirements into applicable types (e.g., Functional/Non-Functional) and anticipate solution risks/issues.
• Design Solutions: Assist in designing solutions for specific components, evaluate trade-offs, and convert High-Level Design (HLD) into detailed design.
• Code Development: Select appropriate coding frameworks, guide the team on coding standards, and create/configure/implement code to meet requirements.
• Testing Implementation: Translate customer requirements into test strategies, determine testing tools, and ensure test cases cover all scenarios.
• Program Monitoring: Monitor project progress against milestones, provide inputs on project plans, and ensure adherence to the CI/CD process.
• Defect Management: Track and analyze defects, conduct regression testing, and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks.
• DevOps Maintenance: Perform complex maintenance procedures, monitor application performance, and evaluate change requests.
• Leadership & Development: Drive execution of business plans, provide supervision and development opportunities for associates.
• Promote Values: Model Walmart values, support community commitments, foster a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (8+ years) as a Software Engineer, preferably with a focus on Java & Javascript based systems including React, React Native, Node, Spring, etc.
• Experience in CICD automation including Agile delivery, feature flags, and backwards compatibility.
• Strong experience with performance profiling tools and techniques to identify bottlenecks in code and system components.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud environments and hands-on experience in optimizing applications for cloud deployment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics to make informed decisions on system optimizations.
• Experience with performance testing frameworks and load generation tools.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their impact on application performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present performance analysis findings.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of performance-related tasks and projects.

Nice to Have

• Certifications in relevant cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and experience creating inclusive digital experiences following Walmart's accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards and assistive technologies.

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: 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.

Benefits & Perks

• Incentive awards for performance.
• 401(k) match, stock purchase plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Multiple health plans.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Performance-based bonus awards.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting leave.
• Disability benefits, company discounts, Military Leave Pay.
• Reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.
• Live Better U education benefit program with fully paid tuition, books, and fees.