Software Engineer I (Full Stack) Java

Software Engineer IThis role develops and supports components of the Walgreens Digital/Online platform within an Agile environment. The position is primarily focused on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, with opportunities to contribute to frontend development using React. The Software Engineer I will support digital capabilities related to catalog, product and store pricing that enable key online retail experiences, including shopping and checkout. Work typically involves short-term assignments for small to medium systems and requires independent judgment within defined procedures. The team member will collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to develop, enhance and support reliable digital solutions.Location: Deerfield, ILWork Arrangement: Hybrid — 4 days onsite / 1 day remoteWork Visa Sponsorship: Work visa sponsorship is not available for this roleJob ResponsibilitiesPerforms and implements daily operational activities that generally influence mid-level components / processes of technology function, including but not limited to writing code and scripts that provide desired functionality to the software products and programs. Performs and implements daily operational activities that impact discrete components / processes of the engineering work function, and may include responsibilities, such as: participating in improvement and monitoring of deployment operations on pre-release, upgrades and current versions of software; participating in evaluating compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software features; participating in development of protocols to support established standards; improving operation and monitoring of standard and advanced features; participating in development of processes and interface requirements; participating in data development and definition of acceptance criteria.Creates, develops and maintains software code working in an agile environment.Evolves software solutions that meet product functionality and quality needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, schedules and adherence to program goals and principles.Analyzes and reviews system requirements. Uses requirement and other design documents to gain overall understanding of the functionality of the new or enhanced application.Participates 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.Provides recommendations on product and development environment improvements.Reviews and maintains sprint tasks and issue tracking for productsMaintains and supports existing and develops web-based prototypes, applications and tools.Effectively resolves problems, roadblocks and basic problems as they occur.Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate partiesCoordinates cross-functionally to accomplish activities. Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities. Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange information related to assigned activities.Identifies and determines likely reasons for problematic causes. Prepares accurate documentation and communication to effectively facilitate elimination of problems / roadblocks as they occur and create efficient fixes.Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties.May contribute to developing software protocols to support established standardsAbout Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens ( proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.