Software Engineer II - Full Stack Java

Job Summary

Walgreens is hiring a Software Engineer II – Full Stack to support our Digital and Online platforms. This role is aligned to an experienced hands-on engineer who can independently contribute across backend and frontend systems, support enterprise-scale applications, and partner with product, engineering, QA, and technology teams to deliver reliable digital solutions.

This position will support the web and mobile ordering experience, including front-end applications, APIs, backend services, and production-level application support. The ideal candidate has practical full stack development experience, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and the ability to work through design, development, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing system improvements.

Important Details

• Hybrid role based in Deerfield, Illinois

• Must be onsite 4 days per week, one day optional remote

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, enhance, and support backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs

• Build and maintain frontend applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, or similar modern UI frameworks

• Contribute to full stack application development from technical design through deployment and production support

• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues across backend, frontend, database, and integration layers

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with product owners, engineers, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional technology teams

• Support CI/CD deployment activities and contribute to automation, reliability, and release-readiness improvements

• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, scalability, maintainability, and resiliency

• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and contribute to code reviews and engineering best practices

• Support production applications and help resolve incidents, defects, and performance issues as needed

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs

• Frontend: React, Angular, JavaScript

• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar

• Cloud: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

• DevOps: CI/CD, Docker

• Other: Linux, Python or Bash scripting

What You’ll Bring

• Professional full stack software engineering experience across backend and frontend systems

• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot

• Experience building and supporting REST APIs and enterprise application integrations

• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular

• Ability to independently build, debug, deploy, and support applications end-to-end

• Understanding of software development best practices, including code quality, testing, version control, and maintainability

• Ability to troubleshoot application issues and contribute to production support and incident resolution

• Comfort working in a fast-paced Agile technology environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
  

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.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens ( 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering or related field
• Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field
• 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
• Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and supporting full stack applications in a production enterprise environment

• Strong backend development experience using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices-based architecture

• Experience with frontend development using React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, or similar technologies

• Experience analyzing application issues, system behavior, or data trends to identify root causes and support resolution

• Experience identifying operational or technical issues and contributing to solutions that improve performance, reliability, or scalability

• Experience participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, and application troubleshooting

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with product owners, QA, DevOps, and engineering teams

DevOps / Cloud

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with Docker, containerized deployments, or related deployment tools

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform

• Working knowledge of Linux environments

• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby

• Exposure to automation and configuration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet

Web / Backend Development

• Experience as a full stack, web, or backend software engineer

• Proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, JavaScript, Node.js, .NET, or similar technologies

• Working knowledge of modern UI frameworks such as React or Angular

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL

• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or similar technologies

• Exposure to cloud-native development, API integrations, application monitoring, and production support

Mobile / Digital Platform Exposure

• Exposure to web and mobile digital platforms, customer-facing applications, or ordering/eCommerce systems

• iOS exposure with Swift and/or SwiftUI is a plus

• Android exposure with Kotlin is a plus

Data & Analytics

• Exposure to building or supporting analytics, reporting, or data-driven application features

• Experience working with cloud-based analytics solutions using Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform is a plus

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

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Salary Range: $98600 - $157500 / Salaried