Job Description: As an Architect you will be expected to lead and facilitate the design, development, integration and deployment of various technologies in support of WBA’s efforts. The role is a combination of strategic and hands-on work that encourages an innovative and a generalist mindset. Key activities will consist of aligning the IT organization with standard set of technologies and frameworks, while keeping relevant with new capabilities in the marketplace. Job Responsibilities: Develops technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools. Shares highly-complex information related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions. Leads the creation of or creates design documents that ensure consistency in development across the IT organization. Leads the definition of software architecture to ensure that the IT organization's software solutions are built within a consistent framework. Leads the decision-making processes related to the selection of software architecture solutions. Anticipates and prevents problems and roadblocks before they occur. Performs systems and applications performance characterization and trade-off studies through analysis and simulation. Serves as a technical and business-savvy resource to software engineering personnel on a wide range of software design issues. Implements and improves core software infrastructure. Participates in improving software development lifecycle, technical operations and technology innovation. Job Requirements: Experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, NodeJS (JavaScript, TypeScript) Experience in one or more of the following Cloud providers: Azure, GCP, AWS Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in an IT engineering role OR a High School Diploma / GED and at least 8 years of experience in an IT engineering role. At least 3 years of experience developing and implementing Architecture Experience with Microservices and Event based architecture At least 1 year of experience in domain-specific Architecture. Experience in domain-specific architecture concepts and emerging technologies. (Design patterns, frameworks, mobile and current with application architectures of NodeJS, .Net or Java based solutions) Experience creating and promoting guiding development principles and influencing development teams, business users and management in adoption of technical solutions. Job Details: Company: Walgreens Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Chicago, IL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com