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Sr. Specialist, Data Automation Engineering

Mississauga, Canada Job ID JR0147866 Category Automation Engineering Post Date Jun. 24, 2026
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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.

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Data Automation Engineering

Summary

The Senior Specialist, Data Automation Engineering, plays a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated data pipelines and solutions. This role enhances data quality, efficiency, and accessibility across systems to support better decision-making and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient data automation solutions using Python, SQL, and orchestration tools
  • Lead development and maintenance of ETL/ELT pipelines ensuring data integrity and timely delivery
  • Translate business and analytics requirements into technical data solutions in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Optimize data pipelines for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
  • Implement data governance, quality, and security standards across workflows
  • Troubleshoot complex data issues and ensure minimal business disruption
  • Develop and maintain documentation for pipelines and processes
  • Mentor junior team members and drive best practices in data engineering
  • Stay current with emerging data engineering and automation technologies

What You Bring

  • Strong expertise in data engineering, automation, and pipeline development
  • Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or similar scripting language)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and related services
  • Knowledge of data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, Redshift, or Synapse
  • Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience optimizing data performance and managing large datasets

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Preferable Skills & Experience

  • Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Data Factory)
  • Exposure to big data technologies and distributed processing
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets
  • Background in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or supply chain data environments
  • Experience mentoring or leading technical workstreams

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

$99,100 - $132,100

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

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) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

  • McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
  • McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
  • McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com

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