Software Developer

McKesson; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking a Software Developer to join our Supply Chain Technology team. The role focuses on microservices architecture, real-time data streaming with Apache Kafka, and robust system integrations to power AI-enabled decision making.

Expect 4+ years of hands-on development in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include building and maintaining distributed systems, ETL pipelines with CP4D, and optimizing Oracle SQL.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on development experience.
• Experience with microservices and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience with streaming and data integrations (Kafka, APIs, messaging).
• Ability to collaborate with AI/ML teams and support CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications.
• Design and implement real-time data streaming solutions with Kafka.
• Build integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to embed intelligent features.
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using CP4D.
• Write and optimize SQL and PL/SQL in Oracle.
• Ensure scalability and reliability of distributed systems.
• Participate in agile processes and code reviews.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Go

Microservices architecture

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

CP4D

Oracle

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

Position Summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking talented Software Developer to join our Supply Chain Technology team with a strong background in microservices architecture, system integrations, CP4D, Apache Kafka, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role is ideal for someone with 4+ years of hands‑on development experience who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, intelligent systems that power modern enterprise applications and data‑driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices‑based applications using modern frameworks and cloud‑native technologies.
• Design and implement real‑time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Build robust integrations between internal systems and third‑party platforms using APIs, messaging queues, and middleware.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to embed intelligent features into applications, including predictive analytics, NLP, and automation.
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using CP4D.
• Write and optimize SQL and PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers in Oracle.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring uptime and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Critical Skills

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).
• Proficient in ETL development, Oracle performance tuning, and complex SQL.
• Deep understanding of Apache Kafka for event‑driven and real‑time data processing.
• Experience implementing AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑learn.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in healthcare or supply chain domain.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of API gateways, service mesh, and observability tools.
• Experience with MLOps and deploying AI models in production environments.
• Certifications in cloud, Kafka, or AI technologies.
• Exposure to data engineering and big data tools (e.g., Spark, Flink).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

About MMS

McKesson Medical‑Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical‑surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non‑Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long‑term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly, and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private‑label medical‑surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID‑19 tests.

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

$103,500 - $172,500

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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