Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Walmart's Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart. Join the Me@Platform Engineering Team as a Full-Stack Principal Software Engineer! Walmart's Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart. Join the Me@Platform Engineering Team as a Full-Stack Principal Software Engineer! We’re seeking a Principal Full-Stack Software Engineer to help accelerate the delivery of impactful, associate-facing data services, applications, and experiences within the People Tech pillar of EBS. In this role, you’ll lead the full software development lifecycle—from ideation and design to execution, delivery, and continuous iteration. As a technical leader, you’ll define and uphold engineering standards, champion process improvements, and drive engineering excellence across the team. You will be at the forefront of designing and developing complex, scalable features with a strong focus on reusability, maintainability, and long-term system health. You’ll partner closely with product and business stakeholders to align on vision and outcomes, ensuring the solutions you build are extensible across multiple use cases. You will also help identify and integrate opportunities to leverage AI and Generative AI technologies to improve user experiences, streamline workflows, and enhance system intelligence. Equally important, you'll foster a collaborative and growth-minded culture by mentoring both senior and junior engineers. This role is NOT remote. It is based out of Bentonville, AR. Relocation is mandatory if selected for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, preferably with a focus on Java & JavaScript-based systems including React, React Native, Node, Spring, etc.
Experience in CI/CD 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 Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
Certifications in relevant cloud platforms are a plus.
Openness to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving challenges.
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.
Knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and digital accessibility best practices to help create inclusive products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards.

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.

Benefits

Beyond competitive pay, associates may receive performance-based bonuses and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health & Financial Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage 401(k) match and stock purchase plan Company-paid life insurance
Paid Time Off: Includes PTO (vacation, sick leave, holidays), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
Additional Benefits: Short- and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
Live Better U: A Walmart-paid education program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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