Principal Systems Engineer I

Principal Systems Engineer I

Job ID 1884328BR

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Job Summary

Develops and implements strategic activities that impact the critical directions of the specified functional area of the Technology operation. Assignments are received in mid to long--term outcomes that are the most critical and of highly complex, strategic and high-risk initiatives that regularly require the application of independent judgment and creativity. Operates within the context of generally defined operating outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the strategic activities that impact the critical direction of the Technology work function. This role is assigned to the critical and strategic / complex / high risk undertakings involving activities to deploy, operate, scale, tune and troubleshoot server systems, website, app infrastructure and/or other systems.
• Leads in design and implementation of major components of networked or other systems focusing on reliability, performance, security and compliance. Develops efficient fixes to ensure continuous operation.
• Leads in the analysis of technical requirements, ensuring availability, latency, scalability and efficiency.
• Designs and deploys software for server systems and associated infrastructure. Determines design and reliability trade-offs.
• Builds tools and scripts to resolve problems and to prevent errors. Develops highly complex programs that establish and enhance standards. Develops the technical "vision" and designs specifications of highly complex projects and performs as implementation project lead.
• Ensures that defects in assigned projects or programs are tracked and summarizes and presented to management along with recommendation for resolution.
• Responds to and resolves highly complex service problems. Conducts software and system performance analysis and tuning, service capacity planning and demand forecasting. Reviews and influences standards and methods for operating services and systems.
• Interacts with internal and external peers and management to share highly complex information / solutions related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.
• Develops, or may lead in developing, technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools.
• Has advanced in-depth knowledge of systems administration
• Demonstrates proficiency in all areas of the professional function and expertise in key areas.
• Provides subject matter expertise to business. May participate in teaching and training members of work team.
• Typically assigned to highly strategic / complex / high risk undertakings.
• Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree and at least 6 years of experience in a technical role OR High school Diploma / GED and at least 9 years of experience in a technical role.
• Experience in Technology infrastructure, such as Infrastructure, Systems, Databases, or similar
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience evaluating compatibility of programs with existing communications hardware and software
• Experience mentoring less experienced team members.
• At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics
• Experience identifying the relationship of bugs to software code
• Experience developing design specifications, test plans and protocols
• Knowledge of IT technologies, such as ____

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

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Salary Range: $150000 - $240625 / Salaried

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