Senior Engineer, Application Development and Maintenance

Cardinal Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 123,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company located in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead the strategy for Global Planning applications. The role requires over 8 years of experience in a relevant field and proficiency in Kinaxis and Talend. The successful candidate will manage deployments, gather user requirements, and coordinate testing processes. A strong background in database management and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of demand planning processes preferred.
• Ability to grapple with complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Drive the IT strategy related to Med Global Planning applications.
• Manage deployment of project deliveries and enhancements.
• Gather requirements and develop standard requirements.

Skills

Kinaxis Maestro functional and development experience

Talend development experience

Relational database and SQL skills

Data analysis and scripting skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle database

Access database

Alteryx

Linux/Unix

SAP APO, ECC or S4

Job description

Overview

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive the IT strategy and as it relates to the Med Global Planning applications (Kinaxis/Talend).
• Fully understand functional and technical capabilities of the Planning applications as well as needs of users and business processes.
• Manage deployment of project related deliveries as well as enhancement requests for Global Planning applications
• Participate in project related work as required. Represent Planning applications on project related work from both a functional and development perspective as required.
• Build a strong working relationship with the Planning IT team members as well as the Kinaxis COE team members.
• Gather requirements of end-user community for enhancements and work with team members to develop standard, harmonized requirements.
• Manage issues, document, escalate as appropriate and ensure resolution.
• Develop and implement Kinaxis and Talend resources to support both project and run related enhancements.
• Develop and deliver training for improvements/enhancements to super users and team members as required.
• Document test results and solutions and support CAH change management process as required.
• Coordinate testing, data validation and planner data input with business users during system deployments
• Anticipate future needs of business partners and CAH system needs. Initiate activities to close gaps and meet future needs before issues arise.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor\'s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Knowledge of demand planning, supply planning, inventory and related business processes preferred
• Kinaxis Maestro functional and development experience required
• Talend development experience required
• Relational database and SQL skills required. Oracle or Access database experience a plus
• Data analysis and scripting skills required
• Alteryx development experience preferred
• Linux/Unix skills preferred
• SAP APO, ECC or S4 experience preferred
• Ability to grasp complex issues, even in circumstances where there is incomplete or conflicting information, or conflicting views expressed by those involved
• Ability to steer stakeholders towards a common goal and reach consensus.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously in an international context

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $176,300

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/26/2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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