Senior Software Engineer - Cloud & Microservices Lead

Walgreens; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 57,308,160 - 85,962,240; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Springfield, IL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead cross-functional software initiatives, architecture, and deployment for web-based and cloud-enabled assets. You will guide technical teams, set coding standards, and influence product strategy across Walgreens IT.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, strong leadership, and experience with microservices, Agile methods, and DevOps toolchains. Travel up to 10% is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 6+ years in software engineering
• Experience writing code for complex web programs, microservices or mobile apps
• Experience with algorithms, systems, architecture
• Experience leading technical teams
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead software program development and technical design
• Decompose complex problems into simple solutions
• Ensure robust system architecture and design
• Mentor team members and support hiring
• Develop and test cloud-based or web-based assets
• Drive DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Oversee product rollout and risk assessment

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

DevOps

Agile

Mobile development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Computer science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Walgreens in Springfield, IL is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead cross-functional software initiatives, architecture, and deployment for web-based and cloud-enabled assets. You will guide technical teams, set coding standards, and influence product strategy across Walgreens IT.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering, strong leadership, and experience with microservices, Agile methods, and DevOps toolchains. Travel up to 10% is expected as needed.