Principal, Software Engineer – FinTech Data Solutions

Principal, Software Engineer – Fin Tech Data Solutions

Position Summary:

Walmart is building a small but mighty team to work at the intersection of accounts payable and supply chain, addressing potential issues early in the Inventory lifecycle to ensure accurate and timely payment to our suppliers. We’ll gather data and form hypotheses, rapidly build POCs, then test and learn. We’ll find agenting solutions that pull data from disparate sources to streamline complex business processes.

When we find what works, we’ll grow our team and build for Walmart scale. As a Principal, Software Engineer you’ll lead the development of scalable, intelligent data solutions. This role blends software engineering, data engineering and cutting‑edge AI capabilities to support advanced analytics and operational reporting across multi‑cloud and legacy environments. You will work on designing and building robust data models, data pipelines, deploying AI‑powered workflows, and integrating agentic systems to drive business outcomes.

• Understand and translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• Create conceptual, logical, and physical data models using best practices to ensure high data quality and reduced redundancy.
• Work with development teams to implement data strategies and build data flows, maintaining and updating models as needed.
• Establish and enforce standards and procedures for data management and integrity.
• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and develop and deploy workflows.
• Ensure data quality, lineage, and governance using tools such as Apache Hudi, Git Hub Actions, and Terraform.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support operational reporting.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and reliability across environments.
• Develop agentic AI capabilities to automate decision‑making and enhance data‑driven insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering/software engineering.
• Strong understanding of real‑time data processing, model inference pipelines, and infrastructure at scale.
• Proven success designing internal tooling for analysts, operations, or data science use cases.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling.
• Skilled in conceptualizing and implementing agentic AI systems that translate complex intelligence into automated, scalable decision frameworks aligned with strategic outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, conveying complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supply chain and accounts payable domains is a plus.

Walmart offers competitive pay, performance‑based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), stock purchase, company‑paid life insurance, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, and many more. Education benefits such as Live Better U are also available.

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• 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.
• 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

• 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.
• Background in creating inclusive digital experiences, knowledge of implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

10900 Ne 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States of America

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug‑free workplace and have a zero‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.