Principal Software Engineer

Company: Walgreens
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

**Job Description:****Job Summary :**Leads a software engineering team in the development of assigned mobile applications and tools. Serves as the technical lead in design, development, and deployment of successful cross functional projects in support of next generation mobile application platform for Walgreens. Plays a leading role to functionally decompose complex problems into simple and straight forward mobile solutions. Ensures quality of architecture and design of mobile apps. Assists directly and indirectly in continual hiring and development of technical talent. An innovative contributor to patents and intellectual property.**Job Responsibilities :**+ Utilizes Kotlin, Swift, SwiftUI, and/or Objective C to plan, design, develop and test mobile 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, mobile apps and/or 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.+ Utilizes Kotlin, Swift, SwiftUI, and/or Objective C to plan, design, develop and test software systems or mobile 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 "tech lead" responsibilities for driving an initiative to completion.+ Uses 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 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/veteransAbout Walgreens Boots AllianceWalgreens 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**Job ID:** 1083331BR**Title:** Principal Software Engineer**Company Indicator:** Walgreens**Employment Type:****Job Function:** Information Technology**Full Store Address:** 200 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015**Full District Office Address:** 200 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-04620-00001-2**External Basic Qualifications:**+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field of study and at least 6 years of professional work experience in Mobile Applications, Engineering, Software Engineering or similar.+ At least 9 years of experience writing code for complex online applications, mobile applications+ At least 5 years of Mobile App development in Kotlin (Android)+ At least 5 years Mobile App development experience in Swift, SwiftUI, Objective C (iOS)+ Experience in Test Driven Development and Testing Automation using cloud based products like AppCenter, ADO, Perfecto etc.+ Experience in ReactNative Programming.+ Experience in developing iOS build scripts, Maven integration ( android), Branching Strategy.+ Experience distributing Mobile app Application for Internal (TestFlight ( iOS). Google Playstore ( Alpha and Beta)) and Public releases.+ Experience creating coding solutions to fix complex problems/issues.+ 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 crossfunctional team leadership.+ Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).**Preferred Qualifications:**+ Experience working in an Agile environment+ Knowledge of software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build process, testing and operations.+ Experience facilitating technical collaboration across Walgreens IT, increasing productivity and effectiveness by sharing your deep knowledge and experience.+ Experience assisting directly and indirectly in continual hiring and development of technical talent.+ Experience decomposing complex problems into simple, straight forward solutions+ Experience working with Product development teams in translating standard specs to feature and technical specs.**Shift:****Store:**

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