Sr. Associate Quality Engineer

McKesson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Senior Associate Quality Engineer with a solid foundation in test automation, API testing, and performance validation. With 2+ years of experience, you will support the development and execution of testing strategies to ensure reliability and performance of our software products.

You will develop automated tests using Selenium or Playwright, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the software lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in test automation, API testing, and performance validation.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright.
• Support CI/CD integration using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.
• Perform API testing with Postman or REST Assured.
• Assist in performance/load testing with JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Collaborate with Dev, Ops, and Product teams to embed quality.
• Document and manage test cases and results in Jira or TestRail.
• Analyze results, report defects, and support root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements and new testing technologies.

Skills

Test automation

API testing

Performance testing

Java

Python

JavaScript

AI/ML in QA

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Postman

REST Assured

JMeter

LoadRunner

TestRail

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Associate Quality Engineer

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.

Position Summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate Quality Engineer with a solid foundation in test automation, API testing, and performance validation. With 2+ years of experience, the ideal candidate will support the development and execution of testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of our software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or Playwright.
• Support integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Assist in performance and load testing using tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software lifecycle.
• Apply AI-driven testing methodologies to optimize defect detection and validation workflows, implementing AI solutions within quality assurance environments
• Document and manage test cases, execution, and results using test management tools like Jira or TestRail.
• Analyze test outcomes, report defects, and participate in root cause analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements and adoption of new testing technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). With 2+ years of relevant experience including internships.

Critical Skills

• Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, API testing, and basic performance testing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience implementing AI/ML conceptsand their application in quality engineering
• Experience with CI/CD tools and basic DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Attributes

• Exposure to healthcare, supply chain, or logistics domains.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Interest in AI/ML concepts and their application in quality engineering.

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

$69,000 - $115,000

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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