Principal Engineer, Healthcare

Inmar; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmacy reverse logistics seeks a Principal Software Engineer to innovate scalable software solutions. You will leverage Microsoft technologies and containerization tools to enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize warehouse operations within the healthcare domain. Join a dynamic team to advance your career in the exciting field of logistics engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, focus on logistics.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft technologies and cloud services.
• Strong expertise in containerization and orchestration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Monitor system performance and optimize operations.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Architecture

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

.NET

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL Server

Job description

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions for pharmacy reverse logistics and warehouse management. This role focuses on creating scalable, efficient, and secure systems to manage the return, recycling, and disposal of pharmaceutical products, as well as optimizing warehouse operations. Leveraging expertise in Microsoft technologies and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, the engineer will ensure the delivery of innovative, compliant solutions that address the complexities of reverse logistics and warehouse management in the healthcare domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

  • Serve as a technical leader and architect for developing advanced reverse logistics and warehouse management solutions using Microsoft technologies such as .NET, Azure, and SQL Server.

  • Mentor and guide engineering teams to ensure adherence to best practices in software design, coding, and architecture.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software solutions with business objectives, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.

• Software Development:

  • Design and implement systems to manage pharmaceutical returns, recycling, and disposal in compliance with DSCSA, FDA, and other relevant regulations.

  • Develop warehouse management systems (WMS) to optimize space utilization, inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and real-time reporting.

  • Create APIs and integrations to connect warehouse systems with pharmacy management platforms, supply chain tools, and external logistics providers.

• DevOps & Cloud Integration:

  • Utilize Azure cloud services and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes to build scalable, fault-tolerant systems.

  • Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes for reverse logistics and warehouse management software.

  • Leverage Kubernetes for container orchestration to enhance scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Regulatory Compliance & Security:

  • Ensure all software solutions comply with healthcare and pharmacy regulations, including DSCSA, FDA, HIPAA, and environmental guidelines for pharmaceutical disposal.

  • Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data related to reverse logistics and warehouse operations.

  • Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure systems adhere to serialization, traceability, and reporting requirements.

• Performance & Optimization:

  • Monitor and improve system performance to support high transaction volumes, real-time inventory tracking, and data processing.

  • Incorporate AI/ML-driven insights to enhance warehouse efficiency, predict product returns, and optimize reverse logistics processes.

  • Continuously evaluate and improve software systems to support scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years focused on reverse logistics, warehouse management, or supply chain solutions.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft technologies, including .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, Azure cloud services, and SQL Server.

• Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes, for scalable and maintainable deployments.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management workflows, reverse logistics processes, and pharmaceutical supply chain challenges.

• Proven experience integrating systems with third-party logistics providers, warehouse automation technologies, and pharmacy management platforms.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with WMS software and technologies such as RFID, IoT, and barcode scanning.

• Experience with AI/ML-driven tools for warehouse optimization and predictive analytics.

• Knowledge of environmental compliance and safe disposal practices for pharmaceutical products.

• Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.