Job Summary: Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization, who will perform and implement activities that impact components / processes of specified functional areas of the Walgreens Software applications. Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur. Typically assigned to important / complicated undertakings. Implements activities that generally impact important components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects of the platform operation in an Agile environment.
This role is developing design skills but has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software applications and tools. Has in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and is proficient with them. Receives work in the form of short- and mid-term assignments that regularly require the application of independent judgment. Mentors less experienced members of the team.
Job Responsibilities - Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Writes code that meets specifications, typically for large and highly complex software programs and systems.
- Develops software applications and tools using Agile development methodologies.
- Delivers software features with exceptional quality, meeting designated release plans and delivery commitments.
- Contributes to and participates actively in the design, architecture and build phases, working with existing architects where appropriate.
- Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization.
- Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of the professional function and in-depth specialization in some.
- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities.
- Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
- Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
- Mentors less experienced members of the team.
Lead the adoption of a platform engineering approach , designing and implementing self-service, scalable, and reliable platforms to empower development teams.
Utilize GitOps , declarative infrastructure , and automation-first principles to drive consistency, efficiency, and simplified operations.
Focus on improving the developer experience and driving innovation and operational excellence across multi-cloud and private cloud platforms.
About Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens ( has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients’ care teams than ever before.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field of study and at least 4 years of professional work experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar.
- Experience writing code for moderately complex applications.
- Experience with programming languages for online applications, microservices or mobile applications.
- Experience designing/building moderately complex applications/automation.
- Experience writing automation test or deployment scripts.
- Experience creating coding/scripting solutions to fix moderately complex problems.
- Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
- At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
- At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and or cross functional team leadership.
- Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
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