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Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Principal Software Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBellevue, WA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and five years of experience in software engineering or a related area; alternatively, seven years of experience in software engineering or a related area.
  • Proficiency in microservices architecture for backend services.
  • Expertise in TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React.
  • A deep understanding of distributed systems, RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture.
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and caching solutions.
  • Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools and frameworks for other developers.
  • Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
  • Prior experience with cloud-native technologies such as GCP or Azure and DevOps practices.
  • Experience in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
  • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools.
  • A master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or a related area and three years of experience in software engineering or a related area is preferred.
  • Knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and accessibility best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the architectural vision, make strategic architectural decisions, and ensure scalable and robust system design.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and maintain comprehensive documentation.
  • Spend 60% of the time coding, conducting code reviews, debugging, and optimizing code while maintaining code quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Provide mentorship to team members and foster continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Collaborate with product, UX/UI, and cross-functional teams to improve user experiences and ensure seamless integrations.
  • Manage the Walmart Marketplace Platform experience and API for third-party sellers and Solution Partners.
  • Monitor application health, respond to feedback, improve performance, and proactively address critical issues.
  • Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.
  • Lead and contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team, championing new ideas and adoption of emerging technologies.
  • Develop project timelines, manage tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality projects.
  • Resolve complex technical challenges and uphold engineering quality standards.
  • Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Build backend services using Java and develop frontend experiences using ReactJS.

Desired Qualifications

  • Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in internal platform evangelism.
  • Background in creating inclusive digital experiences and integrating digital accessibility into products and services in accordance with Walmart accessibility standards and guidelines.

About the Company

Walmart

Sells groceries and essentials in stores and online

Walmart sells groceries, household essentials, clothing, and electronics through stores and online marketplaces for consumers around the world. Its everyday low price model combines large purchasing volumes with distribution networks that move goods to stores and customer homes. Shoppers can browse online, collect orders at a nearby store, or request delivery, while third-party merchants use its marketplace and fulfillment services to reach customers. The group earns revenue from merchandise sales, memberships, advertising, and services, and also operates pharmacies, optical centers, and digital payments businesses. Walmart opened its first discount store in 1962 and is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bentonville, AR
Founded
1962

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