Position Summary...

Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

What you'll do...

hat you'll do...

Are you passionate about pioneering cutting-edge technology that can revolutionize the world of associate (employee) experiences? Do you dream of playing a leadership role that will shape the future of Global People Systems?  If you possess a visionary mindset and exceptional technical expertise, you may be interested in this opportunity. 

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking People Technology engineering organization as our Sr. leader in API Gateways and React Native, where you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation, spearheading transformative projects and foundational improvements. We are seeking a visionary leader who can seamlessly bridge the gap between strategic planning and hands-on technical implementation. Your projects will have tremendous impact, be scalable, and at the center of platform modernization efforts in Walmart’s People Technology organization.

About Team: 
Our team is focused on developing a streamlined, dependable company that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and Associate Digital Experience (ADE). We also provide a variety of services such as procurement, supplier portfolio management, merchandising master data, and analytics. From developing HR chatbots and virtual assistants to creating invoice solutions and facilitating legal changes, we help drive efficiency across Walmart globally. 

What you'll do:

As the Senior Director of API Gateways and React Native, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology ecosystem. You will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our API gateway strategy and React Native projects. Your leadership will drive the creation of seamless integrations, enhance user experiences, and enable rapid development cycles across our product suite.

What you'll bring:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive API gateway and React Native strategy that aligns with the company's vision and business goals. Drive innovation, ensure best practices, and lead the team to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Team Management: Build and lead a team of skilled engineers, architects, and developers focused on API gateway design, implementation, and optimization, as well as React Native application development. Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development to team members.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for API gateway architecture, design patterns, and implementation. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to APIs and React Native.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, UI/UX Design, Quality Assurance, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration of APIs and React Native components within our product ecosystem.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with architects to design scalable, secure, and robust API gateway solutions that meet the evolving needs of our products and customers. Provide architectural oversight and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Performance Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in API performance, reliability, and scalability. Implement monitoring, analytics, and optimization strategies to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of APIs and React Native applications.
• Risk Management: Identify potential security risks and compliance issues related to API gateways and React Native projects. Implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure data protection and privacy.
• Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of API gateway and React Native projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in software engineering, API gateway architecture, and React Native application development.
• Previous experience (5+ years) in a leadership role, managing technical teams and driving complex projects to successful completion.

Technical Skills:

• Requires extensive large-scale experience delivering REST or GraphQL APIs and gateways. Ideal candidate would have experience with federated GraphQL using Java or Node.js.
• Requires large-scale web and mobile (Android and iOS) app development. Ideal candidates would have experience with Javascript, React, and React Native. Experience with Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, or other mobile technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong operational experience with DevOps orientation and quality/test automation experience is a must.
• Lead the development team and manage projects from conception to final product release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, product, and engineering, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Develop and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using React Native, Swift, and Kotlin.
• Develop and maintain web applications using React.
• Ensure that all applications are developed according to best practices and meet high-quality standards.
• Manage the mobile application release process, including submission to the app stores.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile and web application development. 
• Ensure adequate monitoring and alerting is in-place to ensure 24/7/365 availability. 
• Experience with Web and mobile analytics 
• Strong quality focus including test strategy and test automation across web, mobile, and APIs.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms for APIs.

Leadership and Management:

Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably at the director level or higher.

Ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers, including providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.

Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.

Experience setting and achieving technical goals and objectives.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

API and Backend Knowledge:

Understanding of backend technologies and languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java) to facilitate API integration and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scaling and deploying APIs.

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Frontend Development:

Experience in building and maintaining mobile applications using React Native.

Knowledge of frontend build tools, package managers, and state management libraries (e.g., Redux).

Understanding of mobile user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.

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Problem Solving and Decision Making:

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and devise effective solutions.

Experience making strategic decisions that align with business objectives and technical requirements.

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Continuous Learning and Adaptability:

Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Adaptability to changing environments and priorities.

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Additional Skills:

Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure and Google Cloud) and serverless computing