Principal Software Engineer

Deerfield, IL, United States

Job Description


Job Summary:

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. Typically assigned to
Implements activities that generally impact multiple components / processes and the work of own and several other units / teams / projects. : Has proven expertise in software design, architecture and software and system interrelationships.

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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 \xe2\x80\x9ctech lead\xe2\x80\x9d responsibilities for driving an initiative to completion.
  • Use technical experitise 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens www.walgreens.com is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Nasdaq WBA, an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBAs purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nations medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor\'s Degree and at least 6 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar.
  • Experience writing code for highly complex and strategic applications of major importance
  • Experience in algorithms, systems, architecture and bits-and-bytes
  • Experience with programming languages, such as C, C++; UNIX and/or NT systems; web design; HTML, XML, Perl and/or Java.
  • At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
  • At least 3 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
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Web/backend Developer
  • Demonstrated contribution to intellectual property through patents in previous or current employment\\\\Experience leading in design, development and deployment of successful cross-functional projects in support of next generation web & services platforms
  • Experience decomposing complex problems into simple straight forward solutions
  • Experience ensuing quality of architecture and design of systems
  • Experience facilitating technical collaboration, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing deep knowledge and experience with junior engineers

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  • Job Id
    JD4338455
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Deerfield, IL, United States
  • Education
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