Principal Software Services Architect

At Walmart Advanced Systems & Robotics, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of retail experiences. We're the team behind Alphabot®, a new technology that's changing the way America shops. Our automated pickup and delivery systems use a combination of robotics and software to efficiently handle large volumes of online orders, streamlining operations for managers and enhancing the customer experience. We're passionate about robotics, retail, and creating solutions that impact millions of customers daily.

We're seeking a Software Services Architect to join us to drive the architectural vision of services that will span both cloud and on-premise for our multi-robot grocery fulfillment system as well as be a key, hands-on developer leading technical decisions for the team.

In this role, you'll be involved in security, coding best practices, algorithm design, code reviews, scalability and performance discussions, deployment strategies, cross-team architecture, communication protocols, message flows, and contracts. 

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience in building event-based systems.
• Is proficient in building and deploying services in Azure or a similar platform.
• Excellent knowledge of scalable and resilient middleware services, both on premise and cloud. 
• Has a track record of architecting and building services in a complex and mission-critical software infrastructure.
• Experience in decomposing monolithic applications into scalable micro-services.
• Knowledge of deployment tools, both on-premise and cloud.
• Enjoys asking questions to get to the root of a problem to gain a deeper understanding of the needs/problems of the end-user.
• Enjoys learning new technologies and evangelizing them when they will make a significant impact to the delivery, scalability, and reliability of our software.

What you'll work on:

• Architect and implement a set of services for order fulfillment. 
• Collaborate with different teams to define message workflows.
• Breakdown requirements into deliverables
• Create best practices, be involved in code reviews, and mentor software engineers to produce high-quality code. 
• Design and implement code that spans deployment, production, and observability. 
• Interface with Walmart's Warehouse Management System and other fulfillment technologies

Ideally, you should have:

• 10+ years of software product development experience
• Deep expertise in high-performance micro-service architectures
• Hands-on experience with Kafka; Kubernetes; Java or C# in production environments
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire technical teams
• BS or higher in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Some experience preferred in:

• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Order and Inventory Systems, Warehouse Control Systems

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of retail technology at a global scale. If revolutionizing how people shop excites you, we want to hear from you.

We offer great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards
• Competitive 401(k) matching program, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities
• Comprehensive health, vision, and insurance plans with options for dependent coverage
• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, covering vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave
• Special Walmart discounts for in-store and online purchases
• Complimentary daily lunches, beverages, and snacks
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more

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, abilities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.