Senior Manager, Software Engineering at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in building highly resilient, highly scalable systems
  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Lead or Managerial role
  • Hands on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Cloud (Azure/GCP/AWS), Kafka (or other messaging service), GraphQL and NoSQL (Cassandra, Cosmos etc.)
  • Hands on writing/reviewing design & code
  • Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly. Proficient in new and emerging technologies
  • Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control
  • Mentoring/coaching staff engineers and other Engineers

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the Store Core Platforms & AI Initiatives
  • Lead a team of engineers in the design and implementation of various features in the platform
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative environment for the team to continuously improve and develop new capabilities
  • Manage project timelines, resource allocation and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget
  • Build, develop and guide high-performing talent for the Core Services engineering team
  • Engage and guide the team technically. Get involved in design and architecture and hands on coding if required
  • Develop innovative strategies, processes, and best practices by leading internal technical teams; partnering with cross-functional teams across the business; developing assessments of key opportunities; documenting project scopes; developing long-range plans and project timelines; communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives within the organization; and resolving technology differences across teams through informed discussions
  • Create a collaborative environment across geographies for delivering best services to customers around the globe
  • Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
  • Provide supervision, mentoring and development opportunities for associates who report into you
  • Identify, attract, and retain diverse and inclusive team members; build a high-performing team; embrace diversity in all its forms; and actively support diversity goal programs

Skills

Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Platform Development
AI Initiatives
System Design
Architecture
Hands-on Coding
Project Management
Resource Allocation
Technical Strategy
Cross-functional Collaboration

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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