Job Description

About the Company:

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. Thats what we do at Walmart Global Tech. Were a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity experts and service professionals within the worlds leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered. We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail. Walmart’s culture is a competitive advantage, and its fostered by being together. Working together in person allows us to collaborate, align quickly and innovate with greater speed. We use our campuses to create purposeful connection rooted in deepening understanding and investing in the development of our associates.

About the Role:

Walmarts Gen AI powered My Assistant team is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Node.Js. This individual will play a pivotal role in reshaping, designing and implementing My Assistant Experience as a platform which can be integrated, leveraged, and supported as a single stop shop for all our associate needs. This role offers significant growth prospects and reports directly to the Director of Walmart My Assistant Experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Innovation: Spearhead the development of innovative solutions to enhance digital experiences for Walmart associates through My Assistant platform.
• Collaborative Leadership: Mentor, develop and guide a dynamic team of engineers from design, coding and implementation standpoint, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Architect and Design: Oversee and develop architectural design of the My Assistant platform to ensure it meets business needs and technical requirements.
• Enhance Scalability: Develop scalable solutions that support the growing demands of the business and its associates.
• Integration and Deployment: Ensure seamless integration across consumers and deployment of AI capabilities within the My Assistant platform.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on project goals and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in Node.js with minimum 6+ years experience.
• 10+ years experience in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong experience with RESTful API design and GraphQL (preferred).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of database systems, both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha), and version control (Git).
• Understanding of security practices for web and API development (OAuth2, JWT, rate limiting).
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, GCP or AWS.
• Proven experience in building distributed systems, solving complex problems, mentoring engineering teams, develop and support large-scale projects.
• Strong background in architectural design and API development for production environment.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills with a focus on mentorship and technical acumen.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a strategic approach to complex challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with other organizations across the business while managing customer expectations.

Pay range and compensation package:

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being welcoming of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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