(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As Senior Manager of Enterprise Client Engineering within Walmart Global Tech, you will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide technology platforms that support laptops, desktops and endpoint management systems. Your role will blend software engineering leadership, systems integration, and vendor strategy to deliver performant, reliable, and secure end-user experiences for hundreds of thousands of employees across a complex global enterprise.

You will oversee platform engineering teams responsible for building automation, service interfaces, and tooling that extend third-party device management systems. You’ll also lead initiatives that reduce operational overhead, modernize user experiences, and align directly to Walmart's digital transformation.

Technology Strategy & Leadership

· Define and drive the multi-year roadmap for end user platform engineering in alignment with enterprise business and technology goals.

· Monitor industry trends and enterprise needs to inform the evolution of internal desktop and device platforms.

· Translate technical strategies into actionable outcomes that support business operations and internal customer needs.

Platform Engineering & Enablement

· Lead systems and software engineering teams in the design and development of internal APIs, services, and automation frameworks that enable configuration and augmentation of device management tools.

· Oversee the architecture and implementation of solutions that support provisioning, patching, monitoring, compliance enforcement, and secure access.

Controls & Operational Excellence

· Champion continuous improvement through automation, scripting, and telemetry to reduce manual processes and improve fleet health and visibility.

· Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to platform uptime, patch compliance, configuration drift, and user satisfaction.

Governance, Security, and Compliance

· Partner with security, compliance, and audit teams to ensure devices and platforms meet Walmart’s security and governance standards.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet global regulatory and internal controls.

Team & Organizational Leadership

· Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of systems and software engineers and technical leads with a focus on systems engineering, backend development, and platform architecture.

· Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning across engineering teams.

· Drive adoption of DevOps practices, including automated testing, deployment, and observability.

· Empower individuals through clarity of purpose, career development, and aligned execution.

Vendor & Budget Management

· Manage relationships with third-party technology vendors and service providers to ensure performance and alignment to Walmart’s technical vision.

· Lead contract evaluations and strategic negotiations to support device platform infrastructure.

· Own platform engineering budgets, resource planning, and software/tooling investments.

What you bring:

· 10+ years of experience in systems and/or software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

· Demonstrated expertise in modern software engineering practices, with the ability to lead teams working across large, structured, multi-language codebases (e.g., Java,

Python, etc.), emphasizing maintainability, scalability, and sound architectural design.

· Expertise in CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).

· Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure, networking, and system operations.

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