This role performs and implements activities that impacts components / processes of specified functional areas of the Walgreens business software products OR Digital/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 Agile development methodologies.
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. Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Usually works with some supervision, conferring with superiors on unusual or complex matters
Demonstrates proficiency in several areas of the professional function.
Has working knowledge of programming languages important to the organization
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field experience OR High School/ GED and at least 4 years of Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field experience
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/issues
Willing to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes (domestically and/or internationally).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar field
Experience working in an Agile environment
At least 4 years of progressively complex related experience.
Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
Web/backend Developer - 4 years of experience
Previous experience with full stack development ranging from front-end user interfaces to back-end systems
Proficient in back-end languages like Java, Springboot etc. with exposure to performance optimization of high traffic & scalable services
Have exposure with modern UI frameworks like React, Node with good knowledge of front-end design pattern (stateless components, conditional rendering, controlled components, hooks etc.)
Working knowledge with distributed SQL (e.g., Oracle, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
Have an exposure to implementation, capacity planning & performance tuning of Cloud technologies – Azure (ACS, AKS), Google, IBM, AWS or Cloud Foundry
Knowledge of software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build process, testing & operations
Have working knowledge developing Microservice, Rest or SOAP webservice
