Sr. Software Engineer - STIBO Platform

Walgreens Boots Alliance • Riverwoods, IL

278d

About The Position

Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization who will perform and implement activities that impact components/processes of specified functional areas of the Walgreens Digital/Online application. The Sr. Engineer - Technical Architect for the Stibo Platform will leverage in-depth expertise to design and implement robust solutions on the Stibo Platform. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data management and MDM (Master Data Management) systems, particularly within an Agile environment. The successful candidate will anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur, typically being assigned to important and complicated undertakings. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software applications and tools, as well as the ability to handle large, complex projects independently. The role involves developing design skills while having in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization. The candidate will receive work in the form of short- and mid-term assignments that regularly require the application of independent judgment. Additionally, this role includes mentoring less experienced team members and driving the strategic direction of platform operations. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Walgreens' digital and online applications by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to deliver exceptional quality and performance in the retail industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience writing code for moderate to complex online applications, microservices or mobile applications or deployment automation.
• Experience with programming languages for online applications, microservices or mobile applications or deployment automation.
• Experience designing/building moderately complex applications.
• Experience writing automated test scripts.
• Experience creating coding/scripting solutions to fix complex problems/issues.
• Experience engaging and the executive level.
• 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).

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 establishes and enhances coding specifications, typically for software programs and systems that have little or no precedent.
• Delivers software features with exceptional quality, meeting designated release plans and delivery commitments.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Leads the daily work of assigned work group / team.
• Recommends modifications to the daily operations of the assigned work group / team.
• Makes needed adjustments to short-term priorities.
• Owns a functional area.
• Breaks large requests down into sub-tasks, gives higher-level status updates.
• Writes test plans.
• Takes operational responsibility.
• Sets measurable goals, and meets them.
• Reviews code changes.
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Interacts with direct team of accountability, peers and/or managers in other teams.
• May interact with vendors and/or customers to share information and improve workflow processes.
• May design specifications of assigned projects and may lead in implementation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all areas of the professional function and advanced in-depth specialization in some.
• Participates in developing technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
• Has proven expertise in software design, architecture and software and system interrelationships.
• Has expert knowledge of programming languages important to the organization.
• Sets software engineering project schedules, defines project parameters and tasks and monitors project tasks.
• Develops and keeps the 'vision' of the project, leading others toward its completion.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
• 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.
• Allocates and tracks the work of individual contributors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree