Principal, Software Engineer

As a Principal Engineer at Walmart's Enterprise Business Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering direction, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across the platform. Your responsibilities will include leading the design and development of full stack applications, architecting complex cloud-native systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), defining best practices, and guiding engineering excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on crafting frontend experiences, building robust backend APIs, designing cloud infrastructure, and influencing the technical vision of the organization. Collaboration with product, design, and data teams to translate business requirements into scalable tech solutions will be a key aspect of your role. Additionally, you will champion CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and drive code quality through rigorous design reviews and automated testing. To be successful in this role, you are expected to bring 10+ years of experience in full stack development, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or principal engineering role. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Go, along with expertise in modern frontend frameworks like React, is essential. Strong experience in cloud-native systems on GCP, microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and event-driven systems is required. Your role will also involve managing production-grade cloud systems, working with SQL and NoSQL databases, and staying ahead of industry trends by evaluating new tools and frameworks. Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills are crucial, along with a GCP Professional Certification and experience with serverless platforms and observability tools. Joining Walmart Global Tech means being part of a team that makes a significant impact on millions of people's lives through innovative technology solutions. You will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, hybrid environment that promotes collaboration and personal development. In addition to a competitive compensation package, Walmart offers various benefits and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all associates. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Walmart fosters a workplace where unique styles, experiences, and identities are respected and valued, creating a welcoming environment for all.,