(IND) Distinguished, Software Engineer

Write production-grade code and not prototypes or proof-of-concepts, test and deploy them to production

Solve complex problems considering performance, reliability and scalability

Prototype new solutions rapidly using Al-augmented development workflows and then drive them to production quality

Conduct deep-dive code reviews that raise the technical bar of the team.

Own the full software development lifecycle for your initiatives involving design, development, testing, deployment, observability

Solve the hardest and complex problems and enable the team while doing so

Lead technical investigations for P0/P1 incidents affecting platform services; own the root cause analysis and define permanent fixes

Challenge technical assumptions early in the design process before they become expensive production mistakes

Navigate ambiguity with confidence by breaking down underspecified problems into structured technical approaches and drive alignment across stakeholders

Design for resilience from first principles. Define and own the platform's non-functional requirements

Instrument systems to be deeply observable and use the signals to drive continuous improvement

Build runbooks and operational playbooks that enable the broader team to operate the services confidently

B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science or relevant discipline

15+ years of experience in design and development of highly-scalable distributed applications and platforms - particularly on multi tenant, SaaS products built with a platform mindset.

Demonstrated experience as an architect of large engineering teams with 50+ engineers.

Deep understanding of Marketplace Risk Technology domain.

Thought leader on GenAI - should be able to show clear examples where the candidate lead GenAI usage/PoCs.

Experience building a 'Code, Deploy, Run' pipeline using DevOps best practises by leveraging the best available CI/CD tools.

Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns.

Own Tech Debt/Tech Modernization - Ability to balance the long-term "big picture" and short-term implications of design decisions.

Having proficiency in at least a couple of language like Java, Scala, Golang

Hands on experience in Microservices, RESTful webservices development in Java/NodeJS(SpringBoot, Dropwizard or equivalent framework).

Good knowledge in messaging systems: Kafka / RabbitMQ

In depth knowledge of Cloud Native Architecture, Microservice Architecture and related stacks (Service Registry, ELK / Splunk, service registry, VMs, etc.) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Knowledge of at least one of Azure/Google Cloud Platforms with an ability to learn fast where required.

Self Starter with the ability to multitask across several priority areas in the face of fuzzy situations.

Demonstrated end-to-end ownership for development and design of multiple cloud-based projects with 4 9s reliability.

Strong hands on development skills to prototype technical solutions.

Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly. Proficient in new and emerging technologies.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - including negotiation, facilitation, and consensus building skills; ability to influence and persuade, without direct control.

Mentoring/coaching Staff & Principal Engineers - respected tech leader that rockstar engineers can look up to.

Focus on reusability, frameworks, patterns and configurations tools for faster development.

Contributing back to opensource.

Practitioner of Agile methodology

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 Chennai office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.

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.

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.