Principal Software Engineer (Chicago, IL)

| Chicago
Employer Provided Salary: $98,100-$267,000 Annually
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Employer Provided Salary: $98,100-$267,000 Annually
Salary data is provided by the employer. Please note this is not a guarantee of compensation.
Job Summary
Leads 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 Responsibilities
  • Plans, designs, develops and tests software system or application 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 assigned for 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. Champion process (Scrum, TDD, etc.). Writes tech specs and identifies risks before starting major projects. Sets standards. Foes out of their way to reduce complexity. As needed, take 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 ares of expertise and/or gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions
  • May lead teams / projects
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers' and patients' needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.
Including equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more than 21,000 stores.
WBA's purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
WBA is included in FORTUNE's 2021 list of the World's Most Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the list.
More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com .
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 6 years OR High School/GED and at least 9 years experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
  • Experience writing code for complex online applications, microservices or mobile applications
  • Experience in algorithms, systems, architecture, bit-and-bytes- and automation
  • Experience with technical project management
  • Experience writing and maintaining processes documentation
  • Experience creating coding solutions to fix complex problems/issue
  • 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 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional tea leadership
  • Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state or out of state)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
  • Minimum 5+ years of development experience working in Adobe Experience Manager (Adobe AEM 6.x, AEM as a Cloud Service)
  • Minimum 3 years in Agile delivery experience
  • Knowledge of integrating AEM with other Adobe Digital Asset Management, Adobe Target
  • Participated in at least 1-2 large AEM implementations in a technical leader role
  • 5+ years of experience developing ecommerce or web content management applications
  • Domain expertise in managing and supporting enterprise class systems and leading a customer facing website, Mobile application
  • An expert in designing, coding and testing variety of software application using J2EE architecture
  • Prefer certified AEM Architect
  • Experience assisting directly and indirectly in continual hiring and development of technical talent
An employee in this position can expect a salary between $98,100 and $267,000 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
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Location

Our new office space at the former US Postal Office on Van Buren in downtown Chicago is the ultimate office space. With an open work environment, inspiring local artwork and many amenities - it makes coming into the office a breeze. We also offer hybrid (part in office and part remote) opportunities

An Insider's view of Walgreens

What’s the vibe like in the office?

You can expect to be challenged, every day. You can also expect an extraordinarily diverse environment of collaborative professionals who are putting their talents together to fulfill the vision and mission. There are plenty of opportunities to make an impact, to grow and to learn with the team. The future of Technology is bright at Walgreens!

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What does your typical day look like?

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Katrina

Sr. Business Analyst

What makes someone successful on your team?

I think the most successful individuals are those who possess two key skills 1) the ability to quickly learn and synthesize information and 2) the ability to adapt to constantly changing challenges. Given the extremely complex nature of our industry,

Emmanuel

Sr. UX Designer

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

In Rx Engineering, we are building the largest pharmacy software product suites in the industry. Innovation and quality is our DNA. We nurture through our “COOL” culture to build curiosity in new solution. We are challenged and fascinated with courage every day about this engineering journey which will change our customers’ life.

Ronnie

Director – Solution Engineering & QE

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

We are faced with a host of rapid changes occurring in the healthcare and retail landscapes.. To make the most of these changes, Walgreens is adapting to the fast moving technology world of today and is committed to deploying cutting edge solutions to support our business and customers.

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