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Senior Software Test Automation Engineer - Hybrid at Walgreens (Chicago, IL)

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Job Summary
Leads in testing activities to develop, execute and automate test plans on large, complex pre-release, upgrades and current versions of software that serve to provide desired functionality to the technology solutions and programs. Implements activities that generally impact multiple components / processes and the work more than one team. Typically assigned to complex undertakings that require advanced in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization and regularly require the application of independent judgment and creativity. Receives work in short- and mid- term outcomes that impact the work of the assigned team.
Job Responsibilities
  • Actively involved in the daily operational activities that generally impact complex components / processes of the technology QA function, such as:
    • Participating in the build of the required test infrastructure, tools and coverage to ensure the release of top quality software.
    • Participating in the planning and execution of the latest technologies and solutions; focusing on cross feature testing, and participating in building the processes and tools to maintain high quality product code throughout the release cycle.
    • Reviewing product requirements and providing feedback to ensure needs are met and testing efforts are minimized.
    • Collaborating with developers to ensure the product meets functional, quality, performance, scalability, privacy, and security through tools, automation and breakthrough test technologies.
    • Participating in the development of quality assurance programs that establish and enhance quality assurance standards.
    • May develop the technical "vision" and design specifications of assigned projects, May perform as implementation project lead.
    • Writing complex code and developing testing protocols and plans that are highly complex in nature.
    • Evaluating compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software.
    • Participating in the development of technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
    • Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.
    • Performs as subject matter advisor to functional area and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and proactively resolve complex problems.
    • Participates in the development of technical/business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
    • May assist in live site support and incident resolution that may include on-call rotation.
    • May perform performance testing functions.
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. WBA's 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 nation's 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 5 years of experience in software development and/or technical quality assurance OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 8 years of experience in software development and/or technical quality assurance.
  • Experience working on more than one product delivery cycle simultaneously.
  • Experience as a tester in software development.
  • Experience developing design specifications, test plans and protocols.
  • Experience identifying the relationship of bugs to software code.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community and with vendors.
  • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  • Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
  • Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics.
  • Experience evaluating compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software.
  • Experience with test management (including: organization, planning, authoring, execution, and reporting).
  • Experience with performance testing.
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Katherine Kirby
Senior Manager, Design Research and Strategy
POWERFUL PRODUCT
Rising to the challenge when it’s most important
Meeting customer needs is what resonates with Katherine Kirby, a leader who focuses on inclusive design. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kirby had the opportunity to deliver impact through two key products: Vaccine Scheduler and Curbside Pickup. It’s big work that’s fulfilling. “The team member and customer technology, communications and workflow have to work in total harmony in order to deliver a seamless experience for our customers,” Kirby said. “Thinking through those complexities and orchestrating all the moving parts is very challenging but also extremely rewarding when we get it right.”
Meeting customer needs is what resonates with Katherine Kirby, a leader who focuses on inclusive design. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kirby had the opportunity to deliver impact through two key products: Vaccine Scheduler and Curbside Pickup. It’s big work that’s fulfilling. “The team member and customer technology, communications and workflow have to work in total harmony in order to deliver a seamless experience for our customers,” Kirby said. “Thinking through those complexities and orchestrating all the moving parts is very challenging but also extremely rewarding when we get it right.”
There are millions of people who turn to Walgreens for their health and well-being, and when we show up correctly for them, it’s an amazing feeling.
Chris Swiderski
Technical Architect
IN-STORE IMPACT
Leading the way for exciting updates ahead
Chris Swiderski recognizes how important a fluid checkout is for customers. “It’s critical to get it right with a smooth, intuitive experience,” he said. And while he and the team are focused on providing that experience at present, they’re also working on what’s around the corner: self-checkout. While this “quick-moving initiative” won’t be pursued this fiscal year, its potential rollout in the future could have enormous upside. “Walgreens will be able to alleviate congestion at checkout, modernize the point of sale experience, and free up team members for other activities.”
Chris Swiderski recognizes how important a fluid checkout is for customers. “It’s critical to get it right with a smooth, intuitive experience,” he said. And while he and the team are focused on providing that experience at present, they’re also working on what’s around the corner: self-checkout. While this “quick-moving initiative” won’t be pursued this fiscal year, its potential rollout in the future could have enormous upside. “Walgreens will be able to alleviate congestion at checkout, modernize the point of sale experience, and free up team members for other activities.”
When our team builds software, we can walk into a store and use it. Our families and friends use it. Our neighbors use it. The amount of people touching the software we write each day is incredible.
Alina Goebel
SAP Test Management Lead
CONTINUING TO INNOVATE
Always striving to improve the experience
“What is particularly unique about Walgreens’ tech team is that they are always on top of cutting-edge technologies, all the while investing in their people, processes and tools,” said Alina Goebel. She’s well-qualified to say so, having been at Walgreens for more than 18 years, with a number of promotions to her name. The highlights keep coming, having recently steered test delivery for Walgreens’ implementation of SAP S/4HANA. “It replaced older systems and back-end technologies with more of a modern solution to improve operational efficiencies and drive digital growth,” Goebel said.
“What is particularly unique about Walgreens’ tech team is that they are always on top of cutting-edge technologies, all the while investing in their people, processes and tools,” said Alina Goebel. She’s well-qualified to say so, having been at Walgreens for more than 18 years, with a number of promotions to her name. The highlights keep coming, having recently steered test delivery for Walgreens’ implementation of SAP S/4HANA. “It replaced older systems and back-end technologies with more of a modern solution to improve operational efficiencies and drive digital growth,” Goebel said.
Working closely with technology, data and business teams, Walgreens aims to improve, personalize, and add efficiencies that can be directly transferred to the customer.

What are Walgreens Perks + Benefits

Walgreens Benefits Overview

Our Chicago office amenities include an on-site gym, Walgreens store, rooftop lounge, stylized art-deco design, waterfront location, sport court and close to restaurants and public transportation.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Walgreens is proud to be a Corporate Social Responsibility leader, setting the pace on some of the most important issues of our day, and our IT and digital teams are no exception.
Partners with Nonprofits
Money raised through Red Nose Day supports programs that keep children safe, healthy and educated in America and around the world.
Friends outside of work
Eat lunch together
Intracompany committees
To learn more visit https://jobs.walgreens.com/it-culture
Daily sync
Open door policy
Team owned deliverables
Team based strategic planning
Group brainstorming sessions
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Dedicated Diversity/Inclusion Staff
Highly diverse management team
Every day, in a multitude of ways, the foundational principles of integrity, respect and fair dealing embraced by our founder Charles R. Walgreen inspire us.
Unconscious bias training
Diversity Employee Resource Groups
Our DiverseIT group is dedicated to increasing diversity within the tech organization.
Hiring Practices that Promote Diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Walgreens employees can contribute up to $500 annually to their FSA.
Disability Insurance
Disability insurance covers 6 weeks at 100% base pay, 6 weeks at 50% base pay. 50% benefit may be supplemented by PTO, frozen sick, or frozen vacation.
Dental Benefits
For dental coverage, you may choose from four plan levels ranging from a basic-only option to those with orthodontia and other major service coverage.
Vision Benefits
There are three levels of benefits for vision coverage ranging from an exam-only discount option to an enhanced PPO with both in and out-of-network benefits.
Health Insurance Benefits
You have access to competitive coverage options through the Benefits Support Center, which is the Walgreens private corporate exchange.
Life Insurance
Benefit-eligible team members are eligible for company-paid term life insurance at a benefit equal to: • 1.5 times annual base salary and $25,000 for all other hourly-paid team members
Wellness Programs
Onsite Gym
Team workouts
Walgreens team fitness initiatives include Sponsored race teams like the JP Morgan Chase Run.
Mental Health Benefits
Retirement & Stock Options Benefits
401(K)
401(K) Matching
Walgreens provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan called the Walgreen Profit Sharing Plan. After completing one year, we match 4% of contributions $1 for $1.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
After 90 days of service and an average of 20 hours worked per week, you are eligible to purchase WBA stock at a 10% discount off market value.
Performance Bonus
You are eligible for a corporate bonus subject to approval by the Board of Directors (unless you are covered under another bonus program).
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Child Care Benefits
Generous Parental Leave
Remote Work Program
Our remote work program includes work from home. Work remotely 2 days per week and/or work remotely on occasion as needed.
Family Medical Leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Perks & Discounts
Casual Dress
Commuter Benefits
The Transportation Benefit Plan allows you to save money by paying for your transportation and parking needs with before-tax dollars and payroll deductions.
Game Room
Parking
Professional Development Benefits
Job Training & Conferences
Walgreens University provides hands on and remote learning opportunities to enhance your business skills.
Lunch and learns
Renewal host weekly Lunch and Learns on topics selected by our team.
Promote from within
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Walgreens offers a wide variety of benefits to eligible team members designed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being while helping you balance work and life. To learn more visit https://jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

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