(USA) Director, Software Engineering - Enterprise People Technology

at  Walmart

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 experts 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS…

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and6 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
3 years’ supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS…

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years’ experience in software engineering or related area

WHAT YOU’LL DO…

The Enterprise People Technology team supports the successful deployment and adoption of new People technology across the enterprise. As a Fortune #1 company, our work impacts millions of associates globally. We strive to continuously improve people technology and products to help managers and associates so they can focus on what matters most - supporting our customers and members. People Technology is one of the major segments of Walmart Global Tech’s Enterprise Business Services, which is invested in building a compact, robust organization that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and the Associate Digital Experience.
As a Director, Software Engineering in the Well-being domain, you will lead multiple software engineering teams dedicated to modernizing and transforming the platforms that support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of Walmart Associates in the US and around the world. Your overall direction and leadership will impact the lives of millions every day.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Influence, coach, and be a servant leader to multiple software engineering teams focused on transformative products within our People Technology space.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with business stakeholders through engagement and collaboration.
• Provide guidance in applying the right architectural pattern for the modernization of the applications by analyzing the gaps between existing architecture and new business requirements.
• Drive automation using more adoption and maturity on the CICD stage gates for the applications.
• Drive implementation of telemetry features based on the domain requirements to improve the overall operational excellence of the application.
• Drive technical impact analysis, conduct RCAs with corrective actions for both short & long-term fixes and prevent them from re-occurring.
• Develop close partnerships with our Product, People API, and Workday teams to drive innovation as we deliver on commitments to our business customers.
• Set an example in managing to KPIs, delivering excellence, presenting at all levels, and developing yourself and others.
• Analyze system performance impacting the complete product for non-functional requirements like reliability, operability, performance efficiency and security.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
• Cultivate an environment where Associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.