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Job Summary:

Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization who will perform and implement activities that impact components/processes of specified functional areas of the Walgreens Digital/Online application. The Sr. Engineer - Technical Architect for the Stibo Platform will leverage in-depth expertise to design and implement robust solutions on the Stibo Platform. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data management and MDM (Master Data Management) systems, particularly within an Agile environment. The successful candidate will anticipate and prevent problems and roadblocks before they occur, typically being assigned to important and complicated undertakings.

This position demands a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software applications and tools, as well as the ability to handle large, complex projects independently. The role involves developing design skills while having in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization. The candidate will receive work in the form of short- and mid-term assignments that regularly require the application of independent judgment. Additionally, this role includes mentoring less experienced team members and driving the strategic direction of platform operations.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Walgreens' digital and online applications by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to deliver exceptional quality and performance in the retail industry.

Job Responsibility:

• Plans, designs, develops and tests 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 precedent.

• 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.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.

The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com .

Job ID: 1574245BR

Title: Sr. Software Engineer - STIBO Platform

Company Indicator: Walgreens

Employment Type:

Job Function: Information Technology

Full Store Address: 102 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015

Full District Office Address: 102 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05104-01102-2

External Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or related field

• Experience writing code for moderate to complex online applications, microservices or mobile applications or deployment automation

• Experience with programming languages for online applications, microservices or mobile applications or deployment automation

• Experience designing/building moderately complex applications

• Experience writing automated test scripts

• Experience creating coding/scripting solutions to fix complex problems/issues

• Experience engaging and the executive level

• 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 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering, or a similar field, with a focus on data management and MDM systems

• Extensive experience with Stibo Systems' STEP MDM platform, including data modeling, data integration, workflow design, and customization

• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex MDM solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance in the retail industry

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment

• Experience with cloud-based MDM solutions and knowledge of modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Expertise in programming languages and technologies relevant to MDM and the Stibo Platform, including Java, XML, XSLT, SQL, and APIs

• Experience with data governance, data quality, and data stewardship practices to ensure the integrity and reliability of master data

• In-depth knowledge of retail industry standards and practices, including product information management (PIM), inventory management, and customer data management

• Experience with integrating MDM solutions with retail systems such as ERP, CRM, and POS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address complex technical challenges proactively

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working closely with internal and external stakeholders to exchange complex information and drive strategic initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team

• Experience with omnichannel retail strategies and the role of MDM in supporting a seamless customer experience across various

We will consider the employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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