Walgreens Looking for Software Engineer (Java) at Deerfield, IL Full Time

This role performs and implements activities that impacts components or processes of specified functional areas of the Walgreens business software products OR Digital or Online application in an Agile environment. Work is typically received in short term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Operates within the context of defined procedures that provide desired functionality to digital solutions, products and programs, typically for intermediary, basic to complex systems. Implements activities that influence entry to mid level components of the functional area.

Job Responsibilities

• Writes code that meets specifications. Develops software applications and tools.
• Completes programming and performs testing and debugging applications
• Develops software applications and tools using Java or React JS and Agile development methodologies.
• Actively designs, architectures and builds phases utilizing Java or React JS to aim at producing high quality deliverables, working with existing architects where appropriate.
• Evaluates compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software features. Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Works on problems where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive internal or external working relationships.
• Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of the professional function.
• Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization, including Java or React JS.
• Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur. Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization.
• Interacts with internal and external peers and or managers to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities.
• Acts as individual contributor as well as team member
• Utilizes experience in order to identify problematic relationships.
• Anticipates, prevents and eliminates problems and creates efficient fixes.
• Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties.

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

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar field and at least 2 years of professional work experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field
• Experience working with React Js and or Java
• Proficient in back end languages, such as Java, Node or Typescript, Dot NET, Python etc with exposure to performance optimization of high traffic and scalable services
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build process, testing and operations
• Experience writing code for applications or automation
• Experience with programming languages for online applications, microservices, apis or mobile applications
• Experience building ,testing applications or automation
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience creating coding solutions to fix moderate problems or issue
• Willing to travel up to or at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with full stack development ranging from front end user interfaces to back end systems
• Hands on with modern ui frameworks like React with good knowledge of front end design pattern (stateless components, conditional rendering, controlled components, hooks etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of distributed SQL (example, Oracle, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) design and consumption patterns
• Experience with implementation, capacity planning and performance tuning of Cloud technologies Azure (ACS, AKS), Google, IBM, AWS or Cloud Foundry
• Experience in a retail digital ecommerce space