Lead Software Engineer
Company: WALGREENS
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary
This role demonstrates proficiency in all areas of the professional
function and advanced in-depth specialization to perform and
implement activities that impact components / processes of
specified functional areas of the Walgreens Digital/Online
application. This role is typically assigned to strategic, complex
undertakings. Receives work in the form of short- and mid-term
outcomes that regularly require the application of independent
judgment and creativity.
Mentors less experienced members of the team. May lead teams /
projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Plans, designs, develops and tests back-end 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 precedence.
- 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.
Participates in teaching and training members of work group / team.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens () 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.
Keywords: WALGREENS, Arlington Heights , Lead Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Deerfield, Illinois
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