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Job Summary
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the Universal Starting Platform (USP) technology team. In this role, you will design, build, test, and maintain software solutions that support a scalable, cloud‑based healthcare platform used by providers and care teams nationwide.
You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into reliable, high‑quality software. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building modern applications, collaborating in cross‑functional teams, and continuously improving how software is delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support
Collaborate with Product and Design partners to understand requirements and deliver working solutions
Build and maintain scalable, cloud‑based services and user‑facing applications
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following established engineering standards
Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to shared engineering best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues within owned components
Contribute to improving system reliability, performance, security, and maintainability
Work effectively within an agile, team‑based development environment
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of professional software development experience and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Required Qualifications
Experience with one or more modern programming languages or frameworks
Familiarity with building or consuming APIs and services
Experience working in a team‑based, collaborative development environment
Ability to learn new technologies and apply feedback to improve technical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing cloud‑based applications (Azure experience is a plus)
Exposure to modern front‑end frameworks (e.g., React) or backend service development
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
Experience working with event‑driven or distributed systems
Interest in healthcare, platform engineering, or large‑scale systems
Experience delivering AI-enabled capabilities and automated processes in production environments.
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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