(IND) PRINCIPAL, SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Walmart; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive awards

Maternity and parental leave

Health benefits and PTO

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech in Chennai seeks a Principal Software Engineer to drive architecture, design and maintenance of scalable frameworks powering Walmart’s Marketplace. You will mentor junior engineers and partner with product and UX/UI teams to deliver robust integrations.

You’ll split time between hands‑on coding and defining system design: frontend with ReactJS, backend with Java/Spring Boot, and microservices on Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering scalable frontend and backend systems.
• Strong background in microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience mentoring engineers and guiding technical directions.
• Proficient in frontend (ReactJS) and backend (Java/Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and observability practices.

Responsibilities

• Full stack development across frontend and backend.
• Lead frontend with ReactJS, HTML, CSS and Webpack.
• Develop robust backend services with Java, Spring Boot and Kubernetes.
• Provide mentoring to team members and lead by example.
• Drive architecture decisions and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve UX and integration.
• Ensure application health, performance and monitoring.
• Lead technology initiatives and drive innovation.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage delivery.
• Offer strategic technical guidance and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Full stack development

Frontend expertise

Backend expertise

Mentoring & leadership

Architecture & design

Cross-functional collaboration

App health & performance

Leadership

Communication skills

E-commerce domain experience

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ReactJS

Webpack

Java

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

As a Principal Software Engineer on the Marketplace team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the architecture, design and maintenance of advanced frameworks that elevate Walmart’s Marketplace capabilities, ensuring unparalleled experiences for both sellers and channel partners. Your responsibilities will encompass designing, coding, debugging, optimizing, and monitoring application health to ensure robust performance. In addition to these technical duties, you will provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth, and actively collaborate with product and UX/UI teams to deliver seamless integrations. You will oversee the management of the Walmart Marketplace Platform for experience and API, empowering third‑party sellers to utilize services from Solution Partners effectively. This expanding business sector offers substantial opportunities for technological innovation and professional advancement within a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive environment. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of Walmart’s Marketplace.

About Team

Join the innovative Walmart Marketplace team, where creativity and technological innovation drive success. We specialize in enhancing Seller and Channel Partner Portal experiences and managing our advanced Marketplace API gateway. Our tech stack includes Java for backend services and ReactJS for frontend development, providing an exciting opportunity for growth and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Full Stack Development:Spend 60% of your time engaging in hands‑on coding, performing thorough code reviews, debugging, and optimizing both frontend and backend code. Ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices across the stack.
• Frontend Expertise:Utilize your proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, and Webpack to build responsive and dynamic user interfaces. Ensure seamless user experiences and maintain design consistency.
• Backend Expertise:Leverage your skills in Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes to develop robust and scalable backend services. Implement an efficient microservices architecture and ensure seamless integration with frontend applications.
• Mentoring & Learning:Provide mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Lead by example and encourage knowledge sharing within the team.
• Architecture & Design:Stay abreast of emerging technologies, make strategic architectural decisions, and maintain comprehensive documentation. Drive the architectural vision for both front‑end and backend systems.
• Collaboration:Work closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure seamless integration. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• App Health, Quality, and Performance:Prioritize application quality, respond swiftly to feedback, improve performance, and address critical issues proactively. Implement best practices for monitoring and maintaining application health.
• Tech Initiatives & Innovation:Lead and contribute to technological advancements and innovation within the team. Champion new ideas and drive the adoption of cutting‑edge technologies.
• Time Management & Planning:Develop detailed project timelines, manage tasks efficiently, and practice effective time management. Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality projects.
• Engineering Excellence:Focus on meticulous, detail‑oriented work, conducting rigorous code reviews, and resolving complex technical challenges. Uphold the highest standards of engineering excellence.
• Leadership:Provide strategic technical guidance, lead and manage projects, and coordinate with other teams to achieve successful outcomes. Exhibit strong leadership qualities and mentor junior team members.

What You Will Bring

• Proficiency in Microservice architecture for backend services
• Expertise in TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as caching solutions.
• Experience working in platform teams or building shared tools and frameworks for other developers.
• Proven ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Prior experience with cloud-native technologies (GCP/Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
• Experience in e‑commerce or marketplace platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to developer productivity, observability, or DevOps tools.
• Contributions to open‑source projects or active involvement in internal platform evangelism.

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.

Work
Walmart’s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our Chennai 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

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 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

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 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…

Tower 1, Part Of 1st, 2nd To 4th Flrs, Intl Tech Park Radial Road (radial It Park Pvt Ltd), , India