Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Position Summary... What you'll do... About Team: The Health & Wellness Engineering team at Walmart is on a mission to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and convenient for millions of customers across the US. We build the technology that powers Walmart's pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and wellness platforms spanning prescription management, clinical workflows, patient-facing digital experiences, and health program delivery. Our systems process millions of prescriptions annually and connect patients, pharmacists, prescribers, and payers in real time. The team operates at the intersection of technology and healthcare, building platforms that have a direct, measurable impact on patient outcomes and community health. What you'll do: As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering for Walmart Health & Wellness, you'll have the opportunity to: Lead and grow multiple engineering teams delivering mission-critical pharmacy and health platform capabilities — setting technical direction, owning the engineering roadmap, and driving end-to-end program delivery Partner closely with product management, clinical operations, UX, data science, and SRE teams to align engineering priorities with business goals and patient outcomes Own the architectural direction for your domain — drive decisions on system design, technology choices, platform scalability, and long-term technical strategy in collaboration with principal and staff engineers Establish and uphold engineering excellence standards across teams — code quality, CI/CD maturity, observability, incident response, security, and technical debt management Ensure all platforms are built and operated in full compliance with HIPAA / HITECH regulations, PHI / ePHI data governance requirements, and Walmart's security and privacy standards Build and develop a high-performing, inclusive engineering organisation — hire top talent, define career growth paths, conduct performance reviews, and create an environment where engineers do their best work Drive cross-team alignment on shared platforms, APIs, and engineering standards; represent the H&W engineering org in architecture forums, senior leadership reviews, and cross-functional planning Manage program-level delivery — track milestones, resolve dependencies, communicate status and risks clearly to senior leadership, and ensure teams consistently deliver with quality and velocity Adhere to Company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity What you'll bring: BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Computer Science or related technical field 10+ years of overall software engineering experience with a strong foundation in Java backend and/or full-stack development (Java + React) 3+ years in an engineering management role — managing teams of 8 or more engineers, including managing managers or tech leads Engineering Leadership — Proven track record of delivering large-scale, production-grade platforms; ability to engage credibly in architecture and design reviews, set technical direction, and drive engineering OKRs People & Org Development — Experienced in hiring, onboarding, performance management, career growth planning, and building a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous learning Program & Delivery Management — Owns end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams; manages dependencies, risks, and milestones; communicates with clarity and confidence to VP / Director-level stakeholders Healthcare Domain & Compliance — Strong understanding of HIPAA / HITECH regulations, PHI / ePHI data governance, and the operational and regulatory complexities of building software for healthcare and pharmacy environments Cloud & Modern Engineering — Working knowledge of cloud-native architectures (GCP / Azure / AWS), Kubernetes, CI/CD, microservices, and observability practices; able to evaluate and guide technology investments at platform scale Cross-functional Influence — Strong partner to Product, Design, Clinical, Data, and SRE; translates business and clinical goals into engineering plans and advocates for engineering needs in business planning conversations Soft Skills — Decisive and empathetic leader; data-driven decision-making; excellent written and verbal communication; fosters psychological safety, diversity of thought, and a high-performance engineering culture 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. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's 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. 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 Walmart’s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our [Bangalore/Chennai] office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their 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. Belonging We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone. At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." by fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate. Equal opportunity employer Walmart, inc., is an equal opportunities 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 Minimum Qualifications... Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no 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., 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... Tower 1, Part Of 1st, 2nd To 4th Flrs, Intl Tech Park Radial Road (radial It Park Pvt Ltd), , India