Sr. Associate Software 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.

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into cutting-edge software solutions? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Associate Software Engineering to join our team and drive excellence in design, development, and deployment. If you're passionate about technology, thrive in cross-functional teams, and have a knack for solving complex challenges, we want you on board!  

Responsibilities 

• Participate in the software development lifecycle with moderate guidance, including defining and refining design requirements. 

• Develop and document technical designs and processes based on stakeholder input. 

• Investigate and resolve simple software problems using diagnostic analysis and coding solutions. 

• Write and document code, perform debugging, and contribute to peer code reviews and refactoring efforts. 

• Ensure software quality through adherence to coding standards and maintaining a high-quality codebase. 

• Assist in release management processes, including code deployments and validation as needed. 

• Assist with the implementation of monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery solutions depending on team roles. 

• Identify and resolve security vulnerabilities with moderate guidance, ensuring compliance with secure coding policies. 

• Contribute to ongoing risk analyses and process improvements within the team. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product Support, QA, and Site Reliability Engineers to complete project work. 

• Apply standard software development and engineering principles, theories, and concepts. 

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members. 

Candidate must be based in the metropolitan area of our hub city Columbus, OH. Position will primarily allow for remote working. 

We are unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future for this position.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience. 

Education:

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience. 

Critical Skills: 

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Ruby, JavaScript, or C#. 

• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue. 

• Basic understanding of backend development and RESTful APIs. 

• Knowledge of version control tools like Git and GitHub. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices. 

• Basic understanding of unit testing frameworks.  

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker.