As a Principal Software Engineer joining Walmart’s International Technology Organization, you will lead and mentor a team of developers in designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend infrastructure for Walmart International's diverse retail operations across over 5,200 units in more than two dozen countries. Your responsibilities include guiding technical discussions, ensuring best practices through code reviews, and architecting complex systems that meet performance, security, and scalability requirements. You will work with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, NoSQL databases, and public cloud technologies like Azure or Google Cloud Platform to build large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures. Ideal candidates have over a decade of experience in software development, extensive knowledge in API development, Node.js, GraphQL, and hands-on expertise in event-driven architecture and risk analysis methodologies.
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
Kafka
React Native
Node.js
GraphQL
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Microservices
Event Driven Architecture
CI/CD
Docker
NoSQL
Telemetry
What you'll do
Guide and mentor a team of engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
Act as the technical authority for complex software system architecture.
Ensure performance, security, and scalability in software development practices.
Produce high-quality software with a focus on unit testing and continuous integration.
Design and develop large-scale distributed systems using microservices and event-driven architecture.
What we're looking for
Extensive experience (12+ years) in software development for large-scale distributed systems.
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and NoSQL databases.
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and event-driven design patterns.
Track record of delivering high-quality scalable applications as a tech lead or architect.
Expertise in API development, Node.js, GraphQL, and public cloud technologies (Azure/GCP).
Strong mentoring skills, conducting code reviews, and leading technical discussions.
Excellent decision-making abilities to balance conflicting interests in complex environments.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$286,000
range sits above
79%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$244,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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
495 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$234,000
across 487 roles with salary data.