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Position Summary... What you'll do...We are seeking a highly accomplished and forward-thinking Distinguished Software Architect to join our dynamic team.
As a Distinguished Software Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our software engineering efforts, focusing on scalable distributed systems, data processing, machine learning, and generative AI. Your expertise will be critical in guiding our organization's technical strategy, ensuring the robustness, scalability, and innovation of our product.
About the Team
Walmart Data Ventures operates with the agility of a nimble startup, dedicated to creating the best-in-class suite of Data Products. Walmart Luminate is the first product, which has been created to deliver actionable, customer-centric insights, empowering CPGs and Walmart merchants make data-driven decisions in a smarter, faster, and collaborative manner.
*Immigration sponsorship support will not be available for this position*
What you'll do:
As the Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our products and systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor and guide engineering professionals, and drive innovation to deliver high-quality, scalable, and robust software products.
Key Responsibilities
·   Create and maintenance of the product technical architecture, aligning it with business goals and scalability requirements.
·   Design and oversee the development of scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems that can handle high volumes of data and traffic with strong focus on Quality Attributes (e.g., performance, security, scalability, reliability etc.) and building sustainable products.
·   Design data processing pipelines and frameworks to efficiently ingest, transform, and analyze large datasets from diverse sources. - Optimize data storage and retrieval mechanisms, including databases, caching, and data warehousing solutions.
·   Work with teams to execute on a data mesh strategy, including the development and rollout of tooling and processes to support data contracts.
·   Establish and maintain the product architecture capability map.
·   Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
·   Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Various Data Provider teams, business stakeholders, and external stakeholders.
·   Do proof-of-concepts and provide strategic & technical recommendations in various products areas.
·   Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, conducting research to identify emerging tools and methodologies.
·   Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders on specific product areas.
·   Collaborate with product and business leaders throughout the company to ensure that technology initiatives align with business needs.
·   Document architectural decisions, design patterns, data engineering and service design standards, policies, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing across the broader organization.
What you'll bring:

• At least 8 years of experience in software architecture and engineering leadership, with a focus on commerce, retail tech, or large-scale distributed systems
• Hands on and architecture expertise across data engineering (e.g., ETL/ELT, data modeling), data governance (e.g., data modeling, data classification, data catalog and lineage), batch and real-time streaming data platforms (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Kafka, dbt, Airflow), and cloud services (e.g., GCS, BigQuery, Vertex AI, Databricks) etc.
• Thorough understanding of Domain-driven Design (DDD) and extensive experience in applying the DDD patterns in Software Development. 
• Thorough understanding of Microservice, Data Mesh Architecture, and Cloud Native Architecture 
• Firm grasp of System Design and building Highly Reliable systems with string focus on Operational Excellence 
• Track record of building highly scalable Application and Data platforms with strong developer focus. 
•  Extensive hands-on experience in Contract First/Design First Software Development for Microservices and Data Products, and CI/CD using the Service & Data Contracts  
• Preferred - Expertise in Web Services (REST), API Design, ORM, Spring MVC, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Cloud Computing Platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and Containerization Technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Preferred – Understanding of AI/ML techniques and patterns
• Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products with a large user base. 
• Strong track record in an architect role with large-scale software development data backed services and applications. 
• A clear vision for architecture design and great communication skills to articulate that to all levels of stakeholders. 
• Have strong business acumen to be able to bridge technical and business priorities. 
• Track record of collaboration and influence – recognized as a great partner for the business and technology teams. 
  If you are a visionary architect with a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology in the domains of scalable distributed systems, data processing, machine learning, and generative AI, we invite you to join our team and drive the evolution of our product.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
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. Were 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. Weare 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.
Living the Walmart Value:
Focus on our Associates / Belonging - Identifies, attracts, and retains top talent; builds a high-performing team; embraces a culture of belonging
Benefits and Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, flexible working hours, and more.
We are reimagining the tech workplace by making a permanent transition to virtual work for most of our team. Of course, being together in person is an important part of our culture and shared success. Well collaborate in person at a regular cadence and with purpose.
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 unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions while being inclusive of all people.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Sunnyvale, California US-11656: The annual salary range for this position is $169,000.00 - $338,000.00
Bentonville, Arkansas US-10735: The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

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Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and6 years’ experience in software engineering, architecture, or related area.Option 2: 8 years’ experience in software engineering, architecture, or related area. Preferred Qualifications...

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Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 4 years' experience in software engineering, architecture or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture. Primary Location... 1375 Crossman Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1114, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.