(ind) Principal, Software Engineer

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Bangalore, KA, India

Principal Software Engineer role focused on evolving the Order Management System for Walmart International by integrating AI, specifically mentioning MCP, Agents, and RAG. The role involves leadership in operations and architectural decisions, partnering with US teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

What you'd actually do

  1. play a leadership role as the owner of the operations of the application and authority on architectural decisions while helping us evolve our ways of working through the use of AI
  2. partner with Walmart US teams to ensure continuity of vision and more closely align our products and ways of working
  3. mentor and develop junior engineers to ensure a robust talent pipeline within the organization that aligns with Walmart’s values and culture

Skills

Required

  • Java programming
  • Kafka architecture
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Asynchronous applications
  • Artificial Intelligence (MCP, Agents, and RAG)
  • Operational Excellence (highly available systems, cost optimization, security, monitoring and alerting, change management)
  • 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 OR 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area

Nice to have

  • 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
  • knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly
  • knowledge of accessibility best practices

What the JD emphasized

  • Artificial Intelligence (MCP, Agents, and RAG)
  • Deep subject matter expertise in order management systems and related business requirements

Other signals

  • AI
  • Agents
  • RAG
  • Order Management