At Walgreens, we are laser-focused on the development of next-generation healthcare technology, products and services. This includes collaborating with the Chicago-based MATTER incubator to uncover new innovations that can help shape the future of healthcare, technology and pharmacy. Life in IT is exciting, rewarding, dynamic and always evolving. Now imagine just how much more rewarding and exciting it can be when you’re innovating on behalf of better health every day. With a primary focus on our customers, you’ll help create and maintain complex systems in a fast-paced retail environment, living and breathing “what’s next” as you keep your finger on the pulse of the latest healthcare and technology trends. This is an exceptional opportunity to join some of the brightest, best and most diverse technology minds working today. We are the premier retail IT organization in North America because we provide the best possible value to our stakeholders and customers around the world.
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Job Summary
Under general guidance, is responsible for conducting research of intermediate complexity on existing processes, systems, hardware deployment and desired objectives to develop detailed systems specifications for all or part of assigned projects. This position examines, in detail, existing manual and automated processes, documentation and training requirements, and the capacities and limitations of existing, or proposed hardware in order to develop effective specifications in a formal and structured way. Implements activities that generally impact discrete components / processes of the work of own unit / team / projects. Receives work in the form of short-term assignments that often require the application of independent judgment. Operates within the context of defined procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Participates in gathering and analyzing of internal business requirements by means of interviews, workflow analyses and facilitated discussions with users.
- Translates users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing and implementation.
- Applies methodologies such as Unified Modeling Language ("UML") and Rational Unified Process ("RUP") and prepares detailed specifications using case statements and related documentation.
- Participates in managing the scope of applications and related changes.
- Identifies and communicates risks and issues impacting business rules, functional requirements and specifications.
- Assists quality assurance with functional test case reviews.
- Collaborates with stakeholders on the evaluation of the feasibility, effort and costs to implement requirements.
- Assists with creating training materials and may assist with user orientation and training.
- Interacts with internal and external peers and/or managers to exchange semi-complex information related to assigned activities.
- Effectively resolves problems and roadblocks as they occur.
- May mentor less experienced members of the team.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers’ and patients’ needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.
Including equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more than 21,000 stores.
WBA’s purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
WBA is included in FORTUNE’s 2021 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the list.
More company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics.
- Master's Degree or MBA.
- Experience with SDLC / SW development processes, such as Unified Modeling Language ("UML") and / or Rational Unified Process ("RUP"), Agile, Waterfall).
- Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics
- Master's Degree or MBA
- Experience with SDLC / software development processes (UML, RUP, Agile, Waterfall)
- Experience identifying operational issues and recommending/implementing resolution strategies
Walgreens Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walgreens and has not been reviewed or approved by Walgreens.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay bands and a published nationwide wage floor create clearer expectations for entry-level roles, with some markets posting higher ranges. Role-based bumps—especially in pharmacy positions—can make offers feel competitive where demand is high.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and a Student Loan 401(k) Match Program can strengthen total rewards, particularly for employees paying down debt. An employee stock purchase plan at a discount is also positioned as an additional savings lever for eligible roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-forming benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement broaden support beyond basic medical coverage. These features can materially increase perceived value for employees planning families.
Walgreens Insights
What We Do
Walgreens sells prescription and over-the-counter drugs, beauty and personal care items, household products, convenience and fresh foods, and photofinishing products. Through Walgreens.com, our award-winning mobile app and mail order, we offer omni-channel access to consumer goods and services, pharmacy, and health and wellness services. We also provide specialty pharmacy, respiratory services and in-store clinics. Walgreens is pretty much everywhere – a provider of trusted care in communities across the U.S. through our nearly 9,000 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In fact, 78 percent of the U.S. population lives within 5 miles of one of our stores. Not only that, we also reach customers through telephone and mail order, on our innovative and award-winning mobile app, and 24-hours a day through Walgreens.com.
Why Work With Us
We're at the heart of every community and your contribution can make a big impact. Using modern technology, you'll impact the customer experience both in person and digitally.
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