Software Engineer - Search Engineer - USA

Job Summary:

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
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience in working on the Kubernetes platform on a microservices architecture on high-traffic applications
• Prior experience in mentoring a team of engineers, tech lead or leading an engineering team
• Enthusiastic about promoting high-quality standards in the team across documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation & CI/CD.
• Hands-on full-stack proficiency (e.g., Java, NodeJS, SQL, NoSQL, React, JavaScript, etc.)
• Mentor team in the choice of Enterprise Integration patterns for seamless integration with other enterprise & external assets
• Big picture person with an obsession with functional completeness, performance, security & resilience of end-to-end solution
• Strong knowledge in implementing, securing, capacity planning, and performance tuning solutions deployed to cloud technologies like Azure (ACS, AKS), or similar cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, AWS, or Cloud Foundry.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 176,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for f