SENIOR MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Position Summary...

Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

What you'll do...

We are seeking a highly skilled, professional, and dynamic Senior Manager for our Software Engineering team. The chosen individual will be responsible for managing and overseeing the development and maintenance of software applications supporting our ecommerce platform. This includes front-end applications for iOS, Android, Web, orchestration layer, and backend systems ( Java)

What you will do:

1. Manage the software development team, including hiring, training, and conducting performance evaluations.

2. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software applications across various platforms (iOS, Android, Web)

3. Supervise the development of the orchestration layer, backend systems ( Java) to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

4. Work closely with other teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

5. Maintain a high level of technical expertise and industry knowledge, staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends.

6. Develop project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

7. Ensure software applications comply with quality standards and meet customer expectations.

8. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

9. Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What'll you bring:

1. Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

2. Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the ecommerce industry.

3. Extensive knowledge of mobile application development (iOS, Android), web development, orchestration layer, and backend systems, CMS Tools

4. Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate a team.

5. Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

6. Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.

7. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

8. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

9. Up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

10. Strong knowledge of M*N matrix management.

11. Ability to foster innovation and engineering excellence within a team.

12. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.

13. Familiarity with ecommerce platforms is a plus.

Additional Job Description:

1. Mentorship: As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be expected to mentor your team, providing guidance, advice, and support to help them grow professionally.

2. 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.

3. Innovation: Your responsibility includes fostering an environment that promotes innovation, through continual exploration of ways to improve processes, products, and services.

4. Collaboration: You will be expected to cultivate a culture of collaboration, not only within your team, but also with other departments and stakeholders.

5. Quality Control: You will ensure that the products or services your team delivers meet the necessary quality standards.

6. Resource Allocation: You will manage resources efficiently, ensuring projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.

7. Risk Management: As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will identify and mitigate risks that could potentially impact project completion or product development.

8. Professional Development: You will be responsible for providing your team members with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

9. Conflict Resolution: You will mediate conflicts within the team and ensure a harmonious working environment.

10. Decision Making: You will make crucial decisions impacting the productivity and success of your team and the projects you undertake.

11. Performance Evaluation: Regular performance evaluations of team members, providing feedback, and identifying areas for improvement will be part of your role.

12. Compliance: You will ensure all engineering processes and operations adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

13. Change Management: You will effectively manage changes, whether related to project scope, team structure, or organization policies.

About Global Tech:

Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people and put a smile on their face. That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of 15,000+ software engineers, data scientists and service professionals within Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, delivering innovations that improve how our customers shop and empower our 2.3 million associates. To others, innovation looks like an app, service or some code, but Walmart has always been about people. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. Being human-led is our true disruption. 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

 

Flexible, hybrid work:

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

 

Benefits:

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

 

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.

 

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 responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: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.

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 3 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Primary Location...

4,5,6, 7 Floor, Building 10, SEZ, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India