Principal Software Engineer

Walmart

. Own end-to-end front-end architecture for GDF's internal and partner-facing tools, including status dashboards, data quality/observability consoles, self-service portals, and admin tooling .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBangalore • IndiaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern component frameworks, particularly React, while leading the design and implementation of scalable front-end systems. Strong focus on web performance optimization, accessibility standards, and mentoring engineering teams to elevate front-end practices.

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JavaScript/TypeScript ExpertiseReact Component FrameworkWeb Performance OptimizationAccessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2)Front-End Testing Frameworks (Jest, Cypress)

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Hard Skills

Front-End/UI EngineeringComponent-Driven ArchitectureState Management (Redux, Context API)Micro-Frontend ArchitecturesData Visualization Libraries (D3.js, Chart.js)GraphQL IntegrationREST API IntegrationResponsive DesignPerformance TestingDesign Systems

Soft Skills

MentoringStakeholder AlignmentProblem SolvingCross-Team CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Walmart's Living Design SystemReact Testing LibraryPlaywrightCypressDashboardsSelf-Service PortalsAdmin ToolingData Quality ConsolesObservability ToolsStatus Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEngineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale Production Web ApplicationsInternal Data ToolingMulti-Language SupportLocalizationEnterprise Design Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressD3.jsGraphQLJavaScriptJestReactReduxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end front-end architecture for GDF's internal and partner-facing tools, including status dashboards, data quality/observability consoles, self-service portals, and admin tooling
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable front-end systems, component libraries, shared design-system usage, and micro-frontend patterns
Partner with Product, UX/Design, and backend/data engineering teams to translate requirements into performant, accessible user experiences
Drive adoption of Walmart's Living Design system and WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards across GDF UI surfaces
Lead code and design reviews and set front-end engineering standards for performance, testing, accessibility, and code quality
Mentor Senior and Staff front-end engineers
Resolve complex cross-team UI blockers and drive them to resolution
Own front-end performance and reliability for GDF UI surfaces
Evaluate and introduce front-end tools, frameworks, or patterns
Represent GDF UI engineering in cross-organizational architecture and design-system reviews
Develop tools, dashboards, and portals that make Walmart Global Tech's data products usable for internal teams and partner organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of professional front-end/UI engineering experience, including large-scale production web applications used by real end users
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern component framework (React strongly preferred)
Deep experience with component-driven architecture, design systems, and state management (Redux, Context API, or similar)
Strong understanding of web performance optimization, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA)
Experience with front-end testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright or Cypress)
Proven track record leading UI architecture decisions across multiple teams and aligning stakeholders without direct authority
Experience mentoring Senior/Staff-level engineers and raising a team's front-end engineering standards
Preferred: experience building internal data tooling or dashboards for large-scale data platforms
Preferred: hands-on experience with Walmart's Living Design system or comparable enterprise design systems
Preferred: experience with data-visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts, or similar)
Preferred: experience with micro-frontend architectures at enterprise scale
Preferred: experience integrating with GraphQL or REST APIs at scale
Preferred: experience shipping UI across multiple international markets, including localization and multi-language support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive awards for performance
Maternity and parental leave
PTO
Health benefits