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Walgreens · 2 days ago

Principal Software Engineer

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Plans, designs, develops and tests 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 and 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.

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.

Use 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.

Qualification

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CodingAlgorithmsArchitectureProgramming LanguagesCC++UNIXNT SystemsWeb DesignHTMLXMLPerlJavaFinancial Decision MakingAgile

Required

Bachelor's Degree and at least 6 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 9 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar.

Experience writing code for highly complex and strategic applications of major importance

Experience in algorithms, systems, architecture and bits-and-bytes

Experience with programming languages, such as C, C++; UNIX and/or NT systems; web design; HTML, XML, Perl and/or Java.

At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.

At least 3 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).

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Experience working in an Agile environment

Company

Walgreens

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Walgreens is a pharmacy, health, and wellness service center that offers trained infusion nurses and pharmacists to treat patients. It is a sub-organization of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Founded in 1901

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.walgreens.com/

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