Software Developer - Microservices, Real-Time Data & AI

McKesson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 103,500 - 172,500; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Software Developer to join our Supply Chain Technology team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on designing scalable microservices and real-time data streaming using Kafka, with strong emphasis on API integrations and AI/ML features.

You will develop, test, and deploy distributed systems, collaborating across teams to power data‑driven decision making for enterprise applications. A 4+ year background in software development and cloud‑native practices is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

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.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

Go

Microservices

Cloud platforms

APIs & ETL design

AI/ML concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CP4D

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Oracle SQL

TensorFlow/PyTorch/Scikit-learn

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Software Developer to join our Supply Chain Technology team in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on designing scalable microservices and real-time data streaming using Kafka, with strong emphasis on API integrations and AI/ML features.

You will develop, test, and deploy distributed systems, collaborating across teams to power data‑driven decision making for enterprise applications. A 4+ year background in software development and cloud‑native practices is expected.