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Walmart - Principal Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Walmart
14 - 18 Years
Bangalore

Posted on: 24/08/2026

Job Description

Company Overview :

WM Global Technology Services India Pvt. Ltd. serves as the core technology hub for Walmart Inc., powering the digital transformation of the world's largest retailer. The organization builds and manages the complex, high-scale platforms that support global e-commerce, supply chain logistics, and retail operations. Operating at a massive scale, the company focuses on engineering robust, data-driven solutions that enhance the shopping experience for millions of customers across diverse international markets.

Role Overview :

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority, driving the design and implementation of large-scale systems that form the backbone of our retail ecosystem. You will operate at the intersection of business strategy and engineering execution, collaborating with product managers, data scientists, and cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex architectural challenges. Your work will directly influence the performance, reliability, and scalability of platforms that handle millions of transactions, ensuring our technology remains resilient and future-ready.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect and design highly available, distributed systems that support massive transaction volumes to ensure seamless service delivery for global customers.

- Lead the technical strategy for microservices migration and modernization, ensuring modularity and long-term maintainability of the enterprise codebase.

- Mentor senior engineering talent and foster a culture of technical excellence, code quality, and rigorous engineering standards across the organization.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical roadmaps and robust system designs.

- Drive the adoption of best practices in the software development lifecycle, focusing on automation, security, and performance optimization to accelerate time-to-market.

Required Skillset :

- Demonstrated mastery in designing and implementing complex system architectures and enterprise-grade distributed systems.

- Proven ability to decompose monolithic applications into efficient microservices architectures while maintaining system integrity and performance.

- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence senior leadership decisions.

- Strong analytical mindset to troubleshoot critical production issues and implement long-term architectural improvements.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working effectively within a hybrid work model in Bangalore to drive global engineering initiatives.

- A solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, typically evidenced by a degree in Engineering or a related technical field, combined with a track record of delivering high-impact software solutions.

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