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Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack Java

Walgreens

Posted Monday, July 14, 2025

Posting ID: 1576419BR

Deerfield, IL
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep experience in Java and Angular, and a strong understanding of modern software development practices in a cloud-native environment. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, and testing complex software systems, with a focus on Microservices-based architectures, cloud technologies (primarily Azure), and event-based solutions. You will work on large-scale projects that involve cloud-native applications, data modeling, reactive programming, and API design.
You will play a critical role in shaping software architecture, improving performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to building robust and scalable applications. This position requires someone with a strong background in Java, Microservices, Cloud, and DevOps tools, as well as experience in Event-driven architectures.

Job Responsibilities
  • 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 meets specifications, typically for large and highly complex software programs and systems. Develops software applications and tools. Participates in software design.
  • Writes code that meets specifications for large and complex software programs and systems.
  • Develops software applications and tools. Participates in software design.
  • Develops software applications and tools using Agile development methodologies.
  • Delivers software features with exceptional quality, meeting designated release plans and delivery commitments
  • This role is assigned to important / complicated undertakings
  • Contributes to and 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.
  • Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization. Works closely with other team members in guiding software architecture and technology decisions.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in most areas of the professional function and in-depth specialization in some. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur.
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise to exchange semi complex information related to assigned activities.
  • Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
  • Developing design skills. Has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current
  • software applications and tools. Has in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to he organization.
  • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
  • Developing design skills and has a comprehensive understanding of the organization's current software applications and tools. Has in-depth knowledge of programming languages important to the organization
  • Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur.
  • Mentors less experienced members of the team.
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

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 in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field
  • Experience writing code for moderately complex applications
  • Experience with programming languages for online applications, microservices or mobile applications
  • Experience designing/building moderately complex applications/automation
  • Experience writing automation test or deployment scripts
  • Experience creating coding/scripting solutions to fix moderately complex problems
  • Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
  • 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
  • Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
  • Proficient in Java (at least 5 years of hands-on experience)
  • Experience in working in a microservices-based architecture in a cloud-native environment
  • Working knowledge/experience of Kubernetes and other DevOps tooling
  • Excellent knowledge of NoSQL-based databases, preferably Cosmos DB
  • Experience in building solutions based on event-driven architecture
  • Good knowledge in Kafka or Azure Event Hub
  • Experience in cloud technologies like Azure
  • Excellent debugging, optimization, and performance improvement skills
  • Experience in reactive programming and use of frameworks like Spring WebFlux
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code review, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
  • Experience with data modeling
  • Experience/knowledge of using Java Design Patterns (creational, structural, behavioral, etc.), Enterprise Integration Patterns, etc.
  • Experience in Test-Driven Development (proficient in JUnit and mocking frameworks like Mockito/PowerMock)
  • Experience in using App Insights and various monitoring dashboards provided by Microsoft Azure
  • Experience in building APIs using OpenAPI Specification (OAS)
  • Experience working in an Agile environment and utilizing tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, etc.
  • Experience in creating coding solutions to fix issues
  • Good understanding of SonarQube metrics
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
    Salary Range: $127500 - $204000 / Salaried
    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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