Director, Software Engineering

Walgreens • Deerfield, IL • 3h ago

Job Description:

Job Summary

Directs and oversees the design and development of systems software or software applications.

Job Responsibilities

Directs and oversees the activities of a large, strategically important sector of software engineers responsible for providing desired functionality to assigned content, products or services. This role is passionate about the product and the problem it is trying to solve and regularly gives product direction feedback to the product manager. Manages at scale.

Recruits senior engineers, 1st line managers, and balances the organization across seniority levels as an integral part of the role

Utilizes architecture experience as a critical capability to identify good architecture form bad

Oversees evaluation of business needs, definition of functional requirements and technical specifications, and coding of secure and efficient solutions or enhancements

Develops software quality standards and tests functionality and monitors performance

Applies engineering concepts and principles to the design of software solutions

Works with key stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive technology strategy and plan that is consistent with the overall business objectives and budgetary considerations

Applies broad knowledge and emerging product/service opportunities. Conducts technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices and user projects. Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems, evaluating trends; anticipating requirements

Implements policies and defines approach to strategy achievement for specified area of responsibility. Analyzes long-term impact of new or anticipated strategies and decisions

Manages budgets, operational plans and performance requirements for the specified are of responsibility. Responsible for meeting budgetary goals and objectives

Facilitates communication between staff, management, vendors, and other technology resources within and outside of the organization. Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts with Senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers/ vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances key internal and external contracts.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) 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.

Job ID: 1770568BR

Title: Director, Software Engineering

Company Indicator: Walgreens

Employment Type:

Job Function: Information Technology

Full Store Address: 106 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015

Full District Office Address: 106 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05123-01106-2

External Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in engineering, software engineering or related field OR High School/GED and at least 11 years' experience in engineering, software engineering or related field

Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business & with vendors

Experience with vendor contract management, including SLA review

Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems

Experience manage cross-functional and/or matrix teams

Experience managing at scale

At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace

At least 5 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:

Experience managing Cloud Native or mobile native engineering teams

Experience leading agile delivery teams and implementing continuous improvement

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

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