(IND) SENIOR MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Walmart · Posted Nov 3
Retail, e-commerce, grocery, pharmacy, and membership warehouse services
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About the role
The Pre purchase Experience Platform team at Walmart builds platform components and systems that support Walmart's eCommerce experience for shoppers worldwide. This role leads software engineering for the ecommerce platform, including CMS applications for iOS, Android, and web, an orchestration layer, and backend systems built with Java, Golang, and Node.js. It manages the software development team, project timelines, and collaboration with product, design, and other engineering teams.
What you will do
- Manage the software development team, including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software applications for the ecommerce.
- Supervise the development of the orchestration layer, backend systems ( Java) to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Work closely with other teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Maintain a high level of technical expertise and industry knowledge, staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends.
- Develop project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Ensure software applications comply with quality standards and meet customer expectations.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Mentorship: As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be expected to mentor your team, providing guidance, advice, and support to help them grow professionally.
- Strategic Planning: You'll play a key role in strategic planning, establishing the direction and goals of the engineering department in alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.
- Innovation: Your responsibility includes fostering an environment that promotes innovation, through continual exploration of ways to improve processes, products, and services.
- Collaboration: You will be expected to cultivate a culture of collaboration, not only within your team, but also with other departments and stakeholders.
- Quality Control: You will ensure that the products or services your team delivers meet the necessary quality standards.
- Resource Allocation: You will manage resources efficiently, ensuring projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.
- Risk Management: As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will identify and mitigate risks that could potentially impact project completion or product development.
- Professional Development: You will be responsible for providing your team members with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Conflict Resolution: You will mediate conflicts within the team and ensure a harmonious working environment.
- Decision Making: You will make crucial decisions impacting the productivity and success of your team and the projects you undertake.
- Performance Evaluation: Regular performance evaluations of team members, providing feedback, and identifying areas for improvement will be part of your role.
- Compliance: You will ensure all engineering processes and operations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Change Management: You will effectively manage changes, whether related to project scope, team structure, or organization policies.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the ecommerce industry.
- Extensive knowledge of orchestration layer, and backend systems, CMS Tools and how they support development of mobile application (iOS, Android), web applications,
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.
- Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Strong knowledge of M*N matrix management.
- Ability to foster innovation and engineering excellence within a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Familiarity with ecommerce platforms is a plus.
- Option 1: 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.
- Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area. 2 years’ supervisory experience.
Benefits and support
- Incentive awards for performance
- Maternity and parental leave
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health benefits
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores. As one of the world's largest companies by revenue, it serves millions of customers daily through physical stores and robust e-commerce platforms. The company is driven by a commitment to everyday low prices and an expanding suite of digital and convenience-focused services.
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 2000000+ employees
- Founded
- 1962
- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and CEO
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
President and CEO, Walmart U.S.
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