Success Profile
What makes a successful Sr. Associate Software Engineer? Here are the top traits.
- Conceptual
- Proactive
- Problem-Solver
- Strategic
- Technologically Savvy
- Visual Thinker
Culture

Accomplish
Make a meaningful impact by using your problem-solving skills to push the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Innovate
Foster a digital mindset to drive IT transformation across McKesson through our evolving data and technology tools.

Grow
Join a supportive environment where you can advance your career and develop both personally and professionally.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Flexible Work Environment
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A global leader of inclusion
McKesson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. We have also been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.
Responsibility
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.
Experience with SQL or PostgreSQL databases.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with Event-driven Architecture
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
$84,000 - $140,000McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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