Software Engineer - Governance & Design

About Us

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in healthcare, pharmacy, and retail, with a 170-year legacy of caring for communities. Our Dublin-based WBA Technology Center focuses on driving innovation and ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality technology solutions through a collaborative and agile approach.

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Governance & Design to lead the development and enforcement of coding standards, architectural principles, and secure practices across our engineering teams. If you're passionate about fostering excellence in software development and shaping organizational standards, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a hybrid role requiring a presence in our Dublin 2 office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

What You’ll Do

• Define and enforce coding standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software.
• Collaborate with Technical Design Leads to audit services and produce reports on code quality and performance.
• Provide mentorship to development teams, conducting code reviews and offering constructive feedback to improve coding practices.
• Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance processes and product quality.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of uniform coding principles, ensuring security and compliance across projects.
• Lead design reviews to ensure alignment with best practices and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with global teams to improve automation capabilities, code health, and development efficiencies.
• Act as a key contributor in fostering a culture of innovation, simplicity, and technical excellence.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software development, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Expertise in coding standards, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, JavaScript, and Python, with knowledge of their ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube, CodeSense).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and secure development practices.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms.
• Background in mentoring teams, conducting code reviews, and defining coding principles.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Bamboo, and Git.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities to progress within engineering and architecture tracks.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive and innovative work environment.
• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility with structured in-office collaboration.
• Learning & Development: Access to training, certifications, and mentorship.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive salary and benefits package.