Full Stack Software Engineer

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Full Stack Software Engineer - SCP

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team within the SCP (Shared Capabilities & Partnerships) Suite focused on transforming the Medical Prior Authorization process through innovative technology solutions. In this role, you will help build scalable, secure, and efficient applications that streamline healthcare workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve patient outcomes. Your work will include data transformation and aggregation to enable seamless integration across systems, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while delivering exceptional user experiences. While experience with AI technologies—such as Large Language Models, data-driven automation, or intelligent workflows—is preferred but not required, we value curiosity and a willingness to learn. If you are passionate about solving complex problems and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

* Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications using a variety of technologies and frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Elixir, React, Angular, Java, .NET).
* Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver user-centric solutions.
* Ability to develop and maintain responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
* Capacity to develop and manage robust back-end services, APIs, and databases.
* Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
* Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
* Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.
* Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our technical stack and development processes.
* Potentially mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.

* Design, implement, and optimize data transformation and aggregation processes for seamless integration across systems.
* Work with on-prem servers and Azure cloud environments to deploy and manage applications.

* Implement and manage Kafka for reliable messaging and event-driven architectures.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Job Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 3+ years of experience in full-stack software development.
* Strong experience with a full-stack or back-end programming language (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Elixir, Java, Python, C#) and relevant frameworks.
* Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
* Experience with RESTful API design and development.
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
* Understanding of agile development methodologies.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and associated technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript).
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
* Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Selenium) is a plus.

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

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