Software Engineer
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
Software Engineer
Company: McKesson Corporation
About McKesson
McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare solutions, committed to improving patient care and driving innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. We deliver technology-driven solutions that empower providers, pharmacies, and patients to achieve better health outcomes.
Job Summary
As a Software Engineer at McKesson, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions that power our healthcare technology ecosystem. This role is critical in supporting a fast-paced specialty pharmacy environment, ensuring our platforms are secure, scalable, and high-performing. You will combine hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing architectural decisions to enhance patient engagement and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Development Lifecycle: Drive design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of complex enterprise-grade applications across multiple platforms.
Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical designs and user stories.
Architectural Contributions: Participate in architectural discussions and help shape McKesson’s technology roadmap.
Quality & Performance: Implement automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and ensure security, scalability, and performance of applications.
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues efficiently.
Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies, evaluate new tools, and recommend best practices to enhance development processes.
Agile Engagement: Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Core Technologies & Tools
Languages: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
Frameworks: Spring Boot, .NET Core, Angular, React
Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (primary), AWS, Google Cloud
Data Technologies: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redis; familiarity with NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)
Integration & APIs: RESTful services, GraphQL, FHIR, HL7
DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
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Testing: JUnit, NUnit, Selenium, Postman
Version Control: Git (GitHub, Bitbucket)
AI/ML (Preferred): TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Azure Machine Learning
Domain Expertise: Specialty pharmacy workflows, patient engagement platforms, healthcare IT standards
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:-
5+ years of progressive software development experience, including enterprise-level applications.
Skills:
Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
Proven experience with cloud platforms and modern frameworks.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to lead projects and mentor team members effectively.
Preferred:
Previous experience in specialty pharmacy and/or HUB services is a plus.
Exposure to AI/ML concepts for predictive analytics and automation.
Knowledge of healthcare IT standards (FHIR, HL7).
Why Join McKesson?
Opportunity to impact patient care and healthcare innovation.
Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$95,100 - $158,500
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion