About Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains with more than 5,000 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia, with a strong presence on both the East and West coasts, and approximately 116,000 associates. Rite Aid is the largest drugstore chain on the East Coast and the third largest drugstore chain in the U.S. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker RAD.
Systems Engineer II Job Description:
SUMMARYThe primary purpose of this position is to assist Information Services (IS) development management in ensuring quality delivery of applications, enhancements, and maintenance by providing guidance in the use of development methodologies and toolsets. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned: - Demonstrate an understanding of systems design and development and perform programming and analysis duties with minimal direction.
- Draw on extensive experience with Information Technology (IT) to satisfy development tasks; recommend business solutions.
- Recommend business processes and product improvements within corporate functions; consider the business partner’s overall organization and objectives and work within functional areas to achieve results.
- Promote and use the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies; advise management of methods to improve processes and remove non-value-added activities; lead process improvement activities.
- Anticipate problems; propose and apply multiple solutions; participate in the development of tactical technical strategies to business partner problems.
- Proactively seek tough assignments; make decisions with minimal direction; act as a coach and influence tactical direction.
- Plan, schedule, and control projects using established processes; participate in establishing project requirements.
- Interface with and make presentations to business partner management members and peer groups on complex issues.
- Demonstrate effective listening, persuasion, writing and verbal communication skills; interface and coordinate vendor products and services to meet customer and support group needs.
- Understand financial concepts; provide input to financial management activities.
Experience / Requirements:
The following qualities are required: - Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
- Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
- Ability to work weekends or extended days on an occasional basis.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
- Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
- Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
The following qualities are helpful: - Typing speed of 40 WPM.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), CASE tools, and project management tools.
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Information Systems, plus five (5) years' experience in application development and delivery; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with conducting formal training, using data-analysis and interactive-development techniques, and evaluating new technologies and techniques is desirable.
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