(IND) PRINCIPAL, SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Walmart Global Tech India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive awards for performance

Maternity and parental leave

PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech India is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the Order Management System team. This key role requires deep expertise in order management systems, Java programming, and Kafka architecture.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, influence architectural decisions, and partner closely with Walmart US teams to align products with company values. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area (optional: Bachelor's degree).
• 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area (option 2).
• 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area (optional: Master's degree).

Responsibilities

• Lead operations of the application and architectural decisions.
• Evolve ways of working through AI.
• Partner with Walmart US teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java programming

Kafka architecture

SQL and NoSQL databases

Asynchronous applications

Artificial Intelligence (MCP, Agents, and RAG)

Operational Excellence

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area

Master’s degree in computer science or related area

Job description

About Team

The Walmart International Order Management Tech Team is dedicated to running a world class solution that processes massive volumes of orders for the Walmart International supply chain organization

What you will do

The Principal Software Engineer is a key role within the Order Management System team of Walmart International Supply Chain Tech. In this role, you will play a leadership role as the owner of the operations of the application and authority on architectural decisions while helping us evolve our ways of working through the use of AI. You will also partner with Walmart US teams to ensure continuity of vision and more closely align our products and ways of working. Finally, you will mentor and develop junior engineers to ensure a robust talent pipeline within the organization that aligns with Walmart’s values and culture

What you will bring

Deep subject matter expertise in order management systems and related business requirements

• Java programming
• Kafka architecture
• SQL and NoSQL databases
• Asynchronous applications
• Artificial Intelligence (MCP, Agents, and RAG)
• Operational Excellence (including, but not limited to, highly available systems, cost optimization, security, monitoring and alerting, and change management
• Passion for mentoring junior engineer and being a force multiple.
• Intense sense of personal ownership and servant leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
• Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location

Block- 1, Prestige Tech Pacific Park, Sy No. 38/1, Outer Ring Rd Kadubeesanahalli , India

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.

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.