Principal Software Engineering Architect
Philo$200,000 - $230,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerce, Marketing, Advertising, Customer EngagementIndustries
Requirements
- B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science or relevant discipline
- 15+ years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable distributed applications and platforms - particularly for multi tenant, SaaS products
- Experience building a 'Code, Deploy, Run' pipeline using DevOps best practices by leveraging the best available CI/CD tools
- Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns
- Own Tech Debt/Tech Modernization - Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions
- Proficiency in Java/J2EE, Microservices, Cloud Native Architecture
- Hands-on experience in Microservices, RESTful webservices development in Java SpringBoot, Dropwizard or equivalent framework
- Good knowledge in messaging systems: Kafka / RabbitMQ
- In-depth knowledge of Cloud Native Architecture, Microservice Architecture and related stacks (Service Registry, ELK / Splunk, service registry, VMs, etc.) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Knowledge of at least one of Azure/Google Cloud Platforms
- Self-starter with the ability to multitask across several priority areas in the face of fuzzy situations
- Demonstrated end-to-end ownership for development and design of at least one cloud-based project
- Strong hands-on development skills to prototype technical solutions
- Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly. Proficient in new and emerging technologies
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control
- Focus on reusability, frameworks, patterns and configuration tools for faster development
Responsibilities
- Interact with Walmart engineering teams across geographies to leverage expertise and contribute to the tech community
- Engage with Product Management and Business to drive the agenda, set priorities and deliver awesome products
- Work closely with Distinguished Architects and cross-functional teams and follow established practices for the delivery of solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) within established architectural guidelines
- Participate in hiring and build teams enabling them to be high-performing agile teams
- Work with engineering teams to create high-level and low-level designs, drive design discussion and technical decisions
- Come up with quality, best practices, other Non-functional standards and guide the teams to execute them along with helping them on overall technical and design aspects
- Help implement cutting-edge models and algorithms that operate on massive amounts of data
- Interact with Walmart cross-functional engineering teams as cloud, platform, analytics etc. across geographies to leverage technical expertise and contribute to the engineering community
- Drive design, architecture & delivery of next generation platforms keeping scalability, robustness and security aspects in focus
Skills
Software Architecture
Scalability
Robustness
Security
Platform Design
High Level Design
Low Level Design
Agile
Team Building
Hiring
Algorithms
Quality Standards
Best Practices
Technical Leadership
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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