**_Job Summary
_** Performs and implements assignments that impact important /complicated
components/processes of the specified functional area of the Technology
operation. Work is received in short- and mid-term assignments that are
important / complicated undertakings and regularly require the application of
independent judgment. Operates within the context of approved methods.
** _Job Responsibilities_**
* Actively participates in the daily operational activities that impact important components / processes of the of the IT work function, and may include responsibilities, such as:
* Execution of deployment operations to monitor and improve on pre-release, upgrades and current versions of software.
* Evaluating compatibility of programs with existing hardware and/or software features.
* Development of protocols to support established standards.
* Improving operation and monitoring of advanced or complex features.
* Development of processes and interface requirements.
* Data development and definition of acceptance criteria. (Python Development)
* Gathers and updates necessary information and communicates to appropriate parties.
* Utilizes experience in order to identify problematic relationships. Anticipates, prevents and eliminates problems and creates efficient fixes. Facilitates elimination of problems and roadblocks before they occur.
* Works cross-functionally to accomplish assignments. Interacts with internal and external peers and managers to exchange complex information related to areas of specialization.
* Mentors less experienced members of the team.
* May assist in live site support and incident resolution that may include on-call rotation.
**An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
** ** _About Walgreens And WBA
_** Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and
U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an
integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of
caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through
better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood
health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens
pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a
wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive
equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations.
To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true
omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms
supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and
services in communities nationwide."
** _Basic Qualifications
_**
* Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in a technical engineering role, such as software development, release management, deployment engineering, site operations, technical operations or similar OR High school / GED and at least 5 years of experience in a technical engineering role, such as software development, release management, deployment engineering, site operations, technical operations or similar.
* Python development experience with Flask and/or PyVmomi.
* Experience in Technology infrastructure, such as Network, Monitoring, Systems, Databases, etc.
* Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
* Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates
* Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
* 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 operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
* Experience with programming languages (Python is a must)
* Knowledge of IT technologies
