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ID #45501792
State Illinois
City Chicago
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Walgreens
Showed 2022-09-07
Date 2022-09-06
Deadline 2022-11-05
Category Et cetera
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Senior Software Engineer - Developer Advocate

Illinois, Chicago, 60290 Chicago USA

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Job Summary

In this role, as a

Senior Software Engineer - Developer Advocate, you will be focused on code review and evaluation determining if code is properly architected and taking steps to reengineer code when necessary.

You will be focused on holistically reviewing both front end and back end coding to ensure our products are robust and streamlined. Expect to be working in an Agile framework and participating in activities that resolve problems eliminating bottlenecks and roadblocks proactively.

You will report to and work with an IT Manager and software engineering team evidencing your design skills as well as your comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software application and tools. We seek a

Senior Software Engineer who has a passion for ensuring code is robust. Bring your deep knowledge and proficiencies with varied programming languages to this role in order to mentor less experienced members of the team.

Job Responsibilities
  • Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or application for the software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Writes code that meets specifications, typically for large and highly complex software programs and systems.
  • Writes code that meets specifications for large and highly complex software programs and systems.
  • Develops software applications and tools. Participates in software design.
  • Develops software applications and tools using Agile development methodologies.
  • Delivers software features with exceptional quality, meeting designated release plan and delivery commitments.
  • This role is assigned to important / complicated undertakings.
  • Contributes to and participates actively in the design, architecture and build phases, to aim at producing high quality deliverables, working with existing architects where appropriate. Participates in the evaluation of compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software features.
  • Interacts with internal and external peers and manages to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization. Work closely with other team members in guiding software architecture and technology decisions.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of the professional function and in-depth specialization in some. Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur.
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities.
  • Developing design skills. Has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software applications and tools. Has in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization.
  • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
  • Developing design skills and has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software applications and tools. Has in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization.
  • Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur.
  • Mentors less experienced members of the team.

Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree + at least 4 years OR High School/GED + at least 7 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field
  • Experience writing code for moderately complex applications
  • Experience with programming languages for online applications, microservices or mobile applications
  • Experience designing/building moderately complex applications/automation
  • Experience writing automation test or deployment scripts
  • Experience creating/coding scripting solution to fix moderately complex problems
  • Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
  • 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 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.

Web/backend Developer:
  • Previous experience with full stack development ranging from front-end user interfaces to back-end systems.
  • Expert level of knowledge of software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build process, testing & operations.
  • A mindset to take up most challenging coding tasks.
  • Proficiency in design, development, security & scalability of high-volume services implemented in Java, Node/Typescript, .NET, etc.
  • Strong demonstrated experience of Enterprise Design patterns in development of loosely coupled & resilient systems.
  • Hands on with modern UI frameworks like React with Excellent knowledge of client-side security & front-end design pattern (stateless components, conditional rendering, controlled components, hooks etc.).
  • Experience with design, development, query & database optimization of distributed SQL (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) & NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.
  • Strong knowledge of implementation, security, capacity planning & performance tuning of solutions deployed to Cloud technologies - Azure (ACS, AKS), Google, IBM, AWS or Cloud Foundry.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans About Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens 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.

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