Director, Software Engineering - Tax Exempt
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The Director of Software Engineering at Walmart is responsible for leading the transformation of the Tax-Exempt technology ecosystem into a unified omni-channel platform, serving both brick-and-mortar and eCommerce experiences across Walmart and Sam’s Club. This role involves building and managing a high-performing U.S.-based engineering team to deliver resilient, scalable solutions that simplify tax-exempt purchasing processes for customers. The ideal candidate will drive the modernization of fragmented systems into a cohesive enterprise platform while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include establishing best practices in software engineering, fostering a culture of excellence, and partnering closely with various business functions to ensure technical alignment and innovation. This position requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools, as well as a deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax-exempt regulations.
Skills
What you'll do
- Define and execute engineering strategy for Walmart’s unified Tax-Exempt platform across all channels.
- Drive consolidation of fragmented tax-exempt systems into scalable, enterprise-grade solutions.
- Establish and scale best practices in software development, security, and operational reliability.
- Lead architectural direction ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with business stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into executable engineering roadmaps.
What we're looking for
- Extensive experience in leading large-scale software engineering teams and projects.
- Proven track record in modernizing and consolidating fragmented technology systems.
- Deep understanding of tax-exempt regulations and ability to translate them into technical solutions.
- Strong background in driving engineering excellence through best practices and culture building.
- Expertise in cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing methodologies.
- Experience in partnering with cross-functional teams including Tax, Legal, Compliance, and Product.
Employer
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is the world''s largest retailer by revenue, operating a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, as well as a growing e-commerce presence through Walmart.com. Industry: General Merchandise & Grocery Retail
Walmart currently has 486 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$234,000 across 480 roles with salary data.
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