Senior Solution Consultant

Position Summary... What you'll do... Position Summary Are you passionate about transforming how Finance teams leverage AI to work smarter? Join Walmart’s AI Center of Excellence, where you'll provide technical leadership for cutting‑edge AI and Large Language Model (LLM) initiatives that empower our Finance organization. This hybrid role combines strategic technical oversight with hands‑on problem‑solving. You'll guide teams in building intelligent AI solutions while ensuring they meet Walmart’s standards for quality, scalability, and responsible AI. Your expertise in modern AI patterns-including Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)-will help shape the future of AI‑driven financial workflows at one of the world’s largest retailers. About Team The AI Center of Excellence partners with business functions across Walmart to design and implement next‑generation AI solutions that make a real difference. Our team focuses on applying modern AI and LLM capabilities to: • Enhance productivity across the enterprise • Improve decision‑making with intelligent insights • Simplify complex workflows through automation • Democratize AI capabilities for all associates As part of the Finance AI COE team, you’ll work at the intersection of technology and business , helping Finance teams leverage AI to drive better outcomes for Walmart and our customers. What You’ll Do Technical Leadership & Solution Oversight • Provide technical direction and architectural guidance for AI/LLM initiatives supporting Finance workflows and analytics • Review solution designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with best practices, governance, and responsible AI principles • Translate complex Finance business needs into AI‑enabled solution strategies and actionable technical requirements • Oversee the development of intelligent assistants that interpret natural language prompts and deliver insights • Exposure to conversational AI architectures will be helpful • Research, evaluate, and recommend AI platforms and services to enhance Finance processes Modern AI Patterns & Innovation • Guide teams in adopting and implementing modern AI patterns, including: – Model Context Protocol (MCP) for structured model interaction – Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) for enhanced grounding and context • Support development of natural language‑driven capabilities, conversational interfaces, and AI‑powered automation • Champion innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement in AI solution design • Stay current with emerging AI technologies and assess their applicability to Finance use cases Hands-On Technical Support • Step in hands‑on to debug AI‑generated logic and validate system behaviour • Optimize prompting strategies and model interactions • Improve quality, grounding, and accuracy of AI‑generated outputs • Validate end‑to‑end solution performance • Work with large datasets to ensure data structures are optimized for AI solutions • Provide guidance on integrating AI capabilities with Business Intelligence (BI) environments and analytical workflows Stakeholder Engagement & Communication • Communicate complex AI concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders • Influence alignment across Finance, Engineering, and Data Science teams • Foster a culture of AI literacy and responsible AI practices • Partner with Finance leaders to identify high‑impact AI opportunities What You’ll Bring • Overall 7–8+ years of experience in AI/ML, analytics, software engineering, or related technical fields • Strong understanding of contemporary AI/LLM systems: – Prompting techniques and optimization strategies – Grounding strategies for factual accuracy – Enterprise AI solution design patterns • Experience working with large datasets and data‑informed systems • Strong SQL skills for validation, analysis, and optimization • Exposure to Business Intelligence (BI) and analytical ecosystems • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences • Strong stakeholder partnership and cross‑functional collaboration skills • Self‑starter mindset with curiosity, adaptability, and comfort navigating ambiguity Preferred Qualifications • Experience applying AI solutions in Finance or large enterprise environments • Familiarity with enterprise AI governance and responsible AI practices • Ability to evaluate and improve end‑to‑end quality of AI solutions • Experience debugging or enhancing AI‑generated or rapidly‑prototyped applications (including “vibe‑coded” solutions) • Knowledge of Finance workflows, analytics, and reporting requirements • Experience with conversational AI, chatbots, or natural language interfaces • Contributions to open‑source AI projects or broader technical communities. 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. 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, management, information systems, mathematics, business, or related area and 3 years' experience in software engineering, consulting, DevOps, or related area. Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering, consulting, DevOps, or related area. 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, Management, Information Systems, Mathematics, Business, or related area and 1 year's experience in enterprise design, implementation, or consulting., Prior work experience in the technical integrations between SAP, Workday, etc. and third-party applications., Prior work experience using technology packages such as SAP, Workday, Infor, and Coupa based on business requirements., Prior work experience writing functional specifications and test scripts. Primary Location... Tower 1, Part Of 1st, 2nd To 4th Flrs, Intl Tech Park Radial Road (radial It Park Pvt Ltd), , India