(IDC) STAFF, SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Walmart Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive awards

Health benefits

Parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech in Bengaluru (Bangalore) seeks an experienced software architect/engineer to guide AI-powered full-stack applications, integrating LLMs, Generative AI, and ML models into robust production systems. You will shape architecture, drive end-to-end design, and collaborate with product and business teams to deliver scalable solutions across Walmart associates worldwide.

You will participate in hiring, mentor engineers, and chart the AI roadmap, leveraging Java/Spring Boot, Kafka,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software design, development and automated deployments.
• Hands-on experience with Java-based backend systems and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience integrating AI/ML/Gen AI services and LangChain4j; familiarity with LLMs and RAG frameworks.
• REST API design using Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC; strong testing with JUnit/Mockito.

Responsibilities

• Guide architectural decisions and best practices for scalable AI-powered applications.
• Drive end-to-end design, development, and deployment of intelligent systems with LLMs and ML models.
• Collaborate with Walmart engineering, data science, and AI teams across geographies.
• Mentor engineers, participate in hiring, and translate business requirements into AI/ML deliverables.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

Spark

REST API design

Distributed systems

Cloud-native

LangChain4j

LLM integration

Microservices

JUnit/Mockito

CI/CD

Jenkins

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus/OpenObserve

Redis/Milvus/pgvector

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary... Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

What you'll do

What you'll do: Guide the team in architectural decisions and best practices for building scalable, AI-powered full-stack applications. Drive the end-to-end design, development, implementation, and documentation of intelligent systems, seamlessly integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and traditional machine learning models into robust production environments. Build, test, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions and modern web applications at scale, directly impacting the daily workflows of Walmart associates worldwide. Interact with Walmart engineering, data science, and AI teams across geographies to leverage domain expertise, align on model deployment strategies, and contribute to the broader tech community. Engage closely with Product Management and Business stakeholders to drive the AI product agenda, set technical priorities and deliver intuitive, high-impact products. Drive the success of implementations by applying deep technical skills in both front-end/back-end development and AI integration, designing enhanced processes and technical solutions in support of strategic initiatives. Work closely with Enterprise Architects and cross‑functional teams to establish and follow architectural guidelines for the delivery of scalable AI solutions meeting QCD (Quality, Cost & Delivery) standards. Collaborate with senior leadership to chart out the future technology and AI roadmap of our product suite, identifying opportunities where AI can solve complex business problems. Participate in hiring and mentor junior to senior engineers, building high‑performing, agile teams equipped to handle complex full‑stack and AI challenges. Translate complex business requirements into clear AI/ML and technical deliverables, interacting closely with business owners and technical teams within India and across the globe.

What you'll bring

What you'll bring: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field, with minimum 10+ years of experience in software design, development and automated deployments. Hands on experience building Java-based backend systems and experience of working in cloud based solutions is a must. Should be proficient in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka and Spark. Have prior experience in delivering highly scalable large scale data processing Java applications. Strong in high and low level system design. Should be experienced in designing data intensive applications in open stack. A good understanding of CS Fundamentals, Microservices, Data Structures, Algorithms & Problem Solving Experience designing and implementing REST API web services using Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC Strong in writing modular and testable code and test cases (unit, functional and integration) using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, and Mock MVC Should be experienced in CICD development environments/tools including, but not limited to, Git, Maven, Jenkins. Should be experienced in microservices architecture. Possesses good understanding of distributed concepts, common design principles, design patterns and cloud native development concepts. Hands‑on experience in Spring boot, concurrency, garbage collection, RESTful services, data caching services and ORM tools. Must have experince in integrating foundational LLM models, LLMs and RAG framework using Spring AI and LangChain4j. Should have used embeeded Vector DBs(like pgvector/Milvus) and Redis based sematic caching into the database. Experince in working with reactive programming using Wekflux and similar streaming framework to design modern applications. Experience working with Relational Database and writing complex OLAP, OLTP and SQL queries. Provide multiple alternatives for development frameworks, libraries, and tools. Experience in working with NoSQL Databases like cosmos DB. Experience in working with Caching technology like Redis, Mem cache or other related Systems. Experience in event based systems like Kafka. Experience utilizing monitoring and alert tools like Prometheus, OpenObserve, and other related systems and excellent in debugging and troubleshooting issues. Experience utilizing enterprise tools like ServiceNow for ITIL Management for incident, change, problem and other related systems like JIRA, Confluence for Requirement and SCRUM related activities. Exposure to Containerization tools like Docker, Helm, Kubernetes. Knowledge of public cloud platforms like Azure, GCP etc. will be an added advantage. Experience in troubleshooting critical production issues at the plaform level. An understanding of Mainframe databases will be an added advantage. A good understanding of and experience integrating with AI/ML/Gen AI services and components

About Walmart Global Tech

About Walmart Global Tech Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s 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 sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers.

Work Location

This role is based in our Bangalore office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.

Benefits

• Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include a host of best‑in‑class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Belonging

We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone. At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities 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 inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications... Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related area and 2 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Primary Location

Block- 1, Prestige Tech Pacific Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India

About Walmart

About Walmart: Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we're reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you're proud of.