(IND) SENIOR MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Walmart Global Tech India; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive awards

Health benefits

Parental leave / PTO

Office perks

Job summary

Walmart Global Tech India seeks a Senior Engineering Manager in Chennai/Bangalore to lead a software engineering team and own delivery of platform components powering Walmart ecommerce.

You will mentor engineers, align with product managers, design scalable architectures, and ensure quality, timelines, and budget adherence while driving innovation. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical delivery in a fast-paced retail tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in ecommerce is preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the software engineering team, including hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of ecommerce platform components and backend systems (Java).
• Collaborate with product, design, and other engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgets; drive strategic planning and risk management.

Skills

People leadership

Java backend

Team management

Project planning

Technical mentoring

Agile

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT

Tools

CMS Tools

Job description

About Team

The Pre purchase Experience Platform team at Walmart is dedicated to providing a seamless and delightful shopping experience to millions of shoppers worldwide. As a software engineering leader in this team, you will have the opportunity to work on platform components and systems which help run the Walmart eCommerce and Walmart systems . This collaborative team made up of Engineering, UX, Product Management, Business is rapidly iterating on new products and features at scale. We deliver high performing solutions on our next generation platform. Continuous experimentation, innovation and feedback by millions of customers makes this work even more exciting!

What You Will Do

• Manage the software development team, including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software applications for the ecommerce.
• Supervise the development of the orchestration layer, backend systems ( Java) to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Work closely with other teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise and industry knowledge, staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends.
• Develop project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure software applications comply with quality standards and meet customer expectations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What'll You Bring

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the ecommerce industry.
• Extensive knowledge of orchestration layer, and backend systems, CMS Tools and how they support development of mobile application (iOS, Android), web applications,
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of M*N matrix management.
• Ability to foster innovation and engineering excellence within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Familiarity with ecommerce platforms is a plus.

Additional Job Description

• Mentorship: As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be expected to mentor your team, providing guidance, advice, and support to help them grow professionally.
• Strategic Planning: You'll play a key role in strategic planning, establishing the direction and goals of the engineering department in alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.
• Innovation: Your responsibility includes fostering an environment that promotes innovation, through continual exploration of ways to improve processes, products, and services.
• Collaboration: You will be expected to cultivate a culture of collaboration, not only within your team, but also with other departments and stakeholders.
• Quality Control: You will ensure that the products or services your team delivers meet the necessary quality standards.
• Resource Allocation: You will manage resources efficiently, ensuring projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.
• Risk Management: As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will identify and mitigate risks that could potentially impact project completion or product development.
• Professional Development: You will be responsible for providing your team members with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Conflict Resolution: You will mediate conflicts within the team and ensure a harmonious working environment.
• Decision Making: You will make crucial decisions impacting the productivity and success of your team and the projects you undertake.
• Performance Evaluation: Regular performance evaluations of team members, providing feedback, and identifying areas for improvement will be part of your role.
• Compliance: You will ensure all engineering processes and operations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Change Management: You will effectively manage changes, whether related to project scope, team structure, or organization policies.

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. This role is based in our [Bangalore/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

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. 2 years’ supervisory experience.

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