Site Reliability Engineer

McKesson Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to enhance infrastructure reliability and scalability. You will work with Kubernetes, Azure, and Terraform, playing a key role in managing applications and infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Site Reliability Engineering and a solid understanding of CI/CD practices. This position is based in Columbus, OH and offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering role.
• Strong experience with Azure and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Services).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage applications using Kubernetes and ArgoCD.
• Build and maintain infrastructure with Terraform Cloud.
• Monitor system health and performance with Datadog.

Skills

Site Reliability Engineering

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Terraform Cloud

HashiCorp Vault

Datadog

HashiCorp Consul

Job description

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.

We're looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join our growing SRE team. You'll help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our applications, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage applications using Kubernetes and ArgoCD.
• Build and maintain infrastructure with Terraform Cloud (IaC).
• Manage secrets and secure storage using tools like HashiCorp Vault and Cyber Ark.
• Monitor system health and performance with Datadog.
• Implement service discovery and configuration with HashiCorp Consul.
• Collaborate with development teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets security and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root cause analysis.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Basic and Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineering role or similar position.
  • Candidate must be based in the metropolitan area of our hub city Columbus, OH
• Strong (5 years) experience with Azure, especially AKS (Azure Kubernetes Services).
• Proficiency in deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes and ArgoCD.
• Strong (5 years) experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, specifically with Terraform Cloud.
• Proficiency in Docker, microservices, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps culture.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.
• Experience in implementing and managing compliance standards within cloud infrastructure.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Application Developer (CKAD)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform or Vault Associate

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS or GCP
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

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

108,300 - 180,500

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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