Senior Software Engineer — Cloud-Native & Distributed

McKesson Corporation; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve cloud-native software platforms that improve healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes. This role suits an experienced engineer who thrives in complex technical environments and can influence technical direction across teams.

As a senior member, you will mentor other engineers, contribute to architecture, and deliver scalable, secure solutions while collaborating with product, design, and engineering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade applications in a collaborative team environment.
• 5+ years of experience with modern frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, or similar frameworks.
• 5+ years of experience developing backend services using C# and .NET technologies.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies and working with modern testing frameworks.
• Strong software design, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions across frontend and backend systems.
• Lead the implementation of complex features and services within distributed, cloud-based architectures.
• Translate product and business requirements into thoughtful technical designs and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, observability, security, and maintainability.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to fellow engineers.
• Identify technical risks early and help teams develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help establish patterns that enable long-term platform scalability.
• Champion continuous improvement through refinement of development processes, tooling, and team practices.
• Mentor engineers through technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging development tools and practices that improve engineering efficiency and product quality.

Skills

React

TypeScript

C#/.NET

REST/GraphQL

Distributed systems

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Testing frameworks

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Kafka

Redis

Job description

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve cloud-native software platforms that improve healthcare accessibility and patient outcomes. This role suits an experienced engineer who thrives in complex technical environments and can influence technical direction across teams.

As a senior member, you will mentor other engineers, contribute to architecture, and deliver scalable, secure solutions while collaborating with product, design, and engineering