(USA) Director, Software Engineering - Director of SAP Technical Architecture

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Does working with the latest technology to impact the lives of millions of people energize you? If you can combine your knowledge of building systems on multiple tech stacks with deep SAP S/4HANA implementation experience, we have a role for you. We operate a global landscape of SAP systems covering many modules in Finance, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Procurement, Logistics, etc. We are looking for a Director of Technical Architecture to guide the future of SAP at Walmart as we modernize our stack and transform our business.

About Team: EBS Finance Tech / ERP Platforms

ERP Platforms designs, implements, and supports SAP systems across Walmart globally. Delivering world-class ERP platforms that enhance Walmart's competitive advantage with Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) is what we do every day. We are part of the Finance Technology org and play a key role in Walmart's S4/HANA transformation, but also serve other SAP teams across Walmart US Omni and International markets.

What you'll do:

• Create a vision and strategy for technical architecture across ERP Platforms that integrates inputs from product SMEs with your own knowledge and experience. Collaborate with SAP application teams and other stakeholders to align their long-term roadmaps with ours.

• Communicate and drive the technical architecture vision and strategy across the ERP Platforms functions including Basis, Security, HANA, and ALM. Strong communication skills and the ability to build consensus with other senior engineers will be critical for success.

• Define, document, and implement scalable technical architecture patterns and decisions.

• Ensure availability, scalability, and performance of the systems to meet SLAs while maintaining EDLC.

• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset that puts the customer first and encourage that mindset in the team. Look and think outside the box for solutions and techniques to bring modern methods to ERP.

• You will align the ERP Platforms technical architecture with our stakeholders in a matrixed organization comprised of separate SAP application teams, infrastructure, infosec, and with our leaders.

• Managing competing priorities to reach a reasonable solution will be key in this role.

• Build and lead a diverse, global engineering team. Provide guidance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities for team members' continuous learning and improvement.

• Foster a high performing and collaborative team culture. A servant leader who can manage performance and develop strong individuals and teams is what we need.

What you'll bring:

• Strong system architecture, problem solving, and facts-based decision-making skills.

• Experience leading S4 projects and managing multiple Heterogeneous Migrations of SAP Systems.

• Experience leading the strategic planning and execution of SAP system upgrades, migrations, and global rollouts of SAP applications for large, mission-critical, cross-functional initatives.

• Experience implementing, upgrading, and maintaining across various modules of SAP, encompassing SAP S4, SAP Portal, SAP PI, SAP SLT, SAP ECC, SAP Solman, SAP BI/BOBJ, SAP Gateway, SAP MDGF, SAP Retail, SAP LaMa, SAP ADS, SAP CVA, SAP CAR, SAP SLD, SAP GTS, SAP DIZ, SAP GRC, and SAP Cloud Connector

• Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities to effectively guide and troubleshoot critical Production issues.

• Experience in Partnering with vendors and other internal architects in designing solutions to meet the company's needs while remaining compliant with all standards and guidelines.

• Conduct thorough reviews of 3rd-party products to assess compatibility and suitability for integration with internal systems.

• Showcase leadership by mentoring and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

• Manage SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) effectively to support organizational objectives.

• Knowledge of programming in multiple languages.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to the executive level, presenting externally, and deliver to the engineering level.

• Expertise in microservices design patterns and integration techniques within the SAP ecosystem.

• Expertise designing disaster recovery implementations for both cloud and corporate data center environments, ensuring business continuity meets all RTO/RPO objectives.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Degree in Engineering or STEM discipline.

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in the IT sector with progressively increasing responsibility, including of deep knowledge of SAP, but also a variety of tech stacks and diverse roles.

• Multiple SAP Technical Certifications preferred including System Administration (any DB), SAP HANA, OS/DB Migration for SAP Systems, SAP NetWeaver PI, SAP BW, E2E Solution Operations Expert, Configuration and Operations for SAP Solution Manager

• Architecture Certification, e.g. Open Group TOGAF 9 or 10

• Information Security Certification, e.g. CISSP

• Project Management Certification, e.g. PMP

• Cloud Certification, e.g. Google Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Infrastructure Certification, e.g. Cisco Certified Network Associate, Oracle 10G Certified Associate, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Microsoft Certified Professional

• Awards recognizing high achievement in you prior organizations.

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:

We use a hybrid way of working that is primarily in office coupled with virtual when not onsite. Our campuses serve as a hub to enhance collaboration, bring us together for purpose and deliver on business needs. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team and be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits:

Benefits: Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include

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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 and6 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Option 2: 8 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

3 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 4 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...

805 Se Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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 diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.