Principal Software Engineer (RxR) Remote-V in Austin, TX in Walgreens
Job title: Principal Software Engineer (RxR) Remote-V Company: Walgreens Job description: Job Summary: 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. Typically assigned to Implements activities that generally impact multiple components / processes and the work of own and several other units / teams / projects. : Has proven expertise in software design, architecture and software and system interrelationships. Job 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. • 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 • 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 experitise 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. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy, touching millions of lives every day through dispensing and distributing medicines, and through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products. The company has more than 100 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy and pharmaceutical wholesaling. WBA is one of the world’s largest purchasers of prescription drugs and many other health and well-being products. The company’s size, scale and expertise will help position us to expand the supply of, and address the rising cost of, prescription drugs in the U.S. and worldwide. The company’s portfolio of retail and business brands includes Walgreens, Duane Reade, Boots and Alliance Healthcare, as well as increasingly global health and beauty product brands, such as No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle, Botanics, Sleek MakeUP and YourGoodSkin. Basic Qualifications • 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 Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology • Experience working in an Agile environment An employee in this position can expect a salary/hourly rate between $124,260 and $244,750 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. Expected salary: Location: Austin, TX Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job