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Work location: Bellevue, WA/ Deerfield, IL / Chicago, IL/ Chantilly, VA Leads a software engineering team in the development of assigned software applications and tools. Serves as the technical lead in design, development, and deployment of successful cross-functional projects in support of next generation Digital/Online platform for Walgreens. Plays a leading role to functionally decompose complex problems into simple & straight forward solutions. Ensures quality of architecture and design of systems. Assists directly and indirectly in continual hiring and development of technical talent. An innovative contributor to patents & intellectual property.
Job Responsibility:
- Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud based or internet-related tools for highly strategic and complex/high risk undertakings. Plays a leading role in new software design and development.
- Writes code that establishes coding specifications, typically for software programs and systems that have no precedent .Leads in developing the technical "vision" and design specifications for assigned projects and oversees implementation.
- Develops, or may lead in developing, technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
- Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools for highly strategic and complex/high risk undertakings
- Owns the development and rollout for an entire product, or large project. Champions process (Scrum, TDD, etc). Writes tech specs and identifies risks before starting major projects. Sets standards. Goes out of their way to reduce complexity. As needed, takes on additional "tech lead" responsibilities for driving an initiative to completion.
- Use technical expertise in software design, architecture and software and system interrelationships.
- Interacts with internal and external peers and management to share highly complex information / solutions related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.
- May lead teams / projects
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. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit More Company information is available at
Job ID: BR
Title: Principal Software Engineer I - Full stack
Company Indicator: Walgreens
Employment Type: Job Function: Information Technology
Full Store Address: TH AVE NE,STE 1200,BELLEVUE,WA 98004
Full District Office Address: TH AVE NE,STE 1200,BELLEVUE,WA,2-01244-2
External Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or related field OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
- Experience writing code for complex online applications, microservices or mobile applications
- Experience in algorithms, systems, architecture, bits and bytes and automation
- Experience writing and maintaining process documentation
- Experience creating coding solutions to fix complex problems/issues
- Experience engaging at the executive level
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
- At least 5 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).
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in C or Javascript or Typescript or Java or Python
- At least 6 years of experience in hands on development and technical leadership.
- Experience with Kubernetes, DevOps, AWS, AZURE, or GCP
- Experience in Frontend Frameworks like React or Angular preferred.
- Experience working with different stakeholders like Product, Design QE etc.
- Experience working in an Agile environment
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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