Principal Software Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia

Position Summary

The Principal Software Engineer, Information Security, leads the design and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions aligned with business objectives. This role requires expertise in coding standards, software architecture, and telemetry to ensure high availability and maintainability. The role requires expertise across multiple domains including technical design, implementation, testing, troubleshooting, analytics, and stakeholder management. The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of business objectives, and the ability to drive high-impact solutions while facilitating cross-functional collaboration. The role also mentors team members, leads a pillar, and manages risk to uphold security and compliance standards.

About the team

The OneLab Development and Engineering team within Walmart Global Tech’s Information Security Division is dedicated to ensuring a secure environment and fostering trust among customers, associates, and stakeholders. Supporting the ANAB-accredited eDiscovery and Forensics Lab, the team collaborates with business partners to identify, collect, and preserve electronically stored information for litigation and investigations. Focused on advanced security solutions, the team designs, develops, and maintains reliable software systems, ensuring compliance throughout the software development life cycle. They prioritize stakeholder needs and continuous improvement to uphold security and operational excellence.

- Lead design and development of scalable, secure software solutions aligned with business requirements and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical strategies and actionable plans.
- Guide and review code quality, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and maintainability.
- Drive implementation of telemetry and monitoring to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Oversee defect management processes, root cause analysis, and resolution to maintain high-quality software delivery.
- Mentor engineering teams on best practices in software engineering, security, and continuous integration/deployment.
- Analyze and address technical risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance with security standards.

What you'll bring

- Expert in .NET Full-Stack Development Frameworks supporting C#, Python, PowerShell, Telerik UI for Blazor and React Front-End with strong software coding and debugging skills. Proficiency in ETL jobs, SQL, Stored Procedures, Structured Data Architecture and Design, SSMS, GCP, Azure.
- Methodologies: Agile approaches, risk analysis, data migration, traceability matrix, telemetry, CI/CD pipeline.
- Solution Design: Software architecture, scalability, disaster recovery, non-functional requirements, and tech stacks.
- Testing and QA: Test strategy preparation, test tools, regression testing, defect tracking.
- DevOps Knowledge: Monitoring, documentation, debugging, re-engineering.
- Leadership and Stakeholder Management: Effective communication, influencing partnerships, team mentorship, and conflict resolution.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Location:

Herndon, Virginia US-10710: The annual salary range for this position is $132,000.00 - $264,000.00

Bentonville, Arkansas US-09050: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 5 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Option 2: 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in Security+, GISF, CISSP, CCSP, or GSEC, Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity or related area and 3 years’ experience leading information security or cybersecurity projects. 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

2245 Monroe St, Herndon, VA 20171, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.