Senior Software Engineer
Quick Summary
transaction safety, idempotency, and error recovery AI-First Engineering Mindset (Critical) Actively use AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Windsurf,
Java (17+) and Spring Boot REST API design and microservices architecture Experience with React.
Established in 1833, McKesson is a US Fortune 10 global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, healthcare technology, community oncology, and specialty care. We partner with life sciences companies, manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other healthcare organizations to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost effectively.
Based in Bangalore India, McKesson Compile’s data is a comprehensive, full linked system of record for the US Healthcare market, with intelligence on 2M+ healthcare professionals (HCPs) and over 800K facilities. Compile’s data includes high capture medical and pharmacy claims, closed capture Medicare claims (100%), along with best-in-class provider affiliations and customer master.
At McKesson we deliver careers with purpose and potential. Our focus on better health starts with creating an inclusive environment with strong values where you can build a fulfilling career. You can count on us to provide you with resources and opportunities to grow and be your best, while contributing to our pursuit of improving lives.
Responsibilities
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min readDegree or equivalent and typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience.
5–7 years of software development experience in product/enterprise environments
Strong hands-on experience with:
Java (17+) and Spring Boot
REST API design and microservices architecture
Experience with React.js + TypeScript (at least 2–3 years)
Solid experience with:
SQL and relational databases (Oracle/Postgres)
ORM tools (Hibernate/JPA)
Experience with:
Event-driven systems (Kafka or similar)
Caching (Redis or similar)
CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows
Automated testing practices
Strong debugging and production issue analysis skills
AI-First Expectations (Non-Negotiable)
Candidates must demonstrate:
Practical use of AI coding assistants in development workflow
Ability to review, validate, and production-harden AI-generated code
Understanding that:
AI accelerates development
Engineers are still accountable for design, correctness, and quality
If someone blindly copies Copilot output, this role is not for them.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership for day-to-day delivery; clarify requirements, drive design discussions, and align implementation details across the team
Mentor and support engineers through pair-programming, constructive code reviews, and knowledge sharing
Promote consistent engineering practices (testing, documentation, observability) and help the team deliver predictably by breaking work into well-scoped stories and identifying risks early
Foundational
Clear written and verbal communication — ability to document services and explain technical decisions
Good-to-Have Skills
Healthcare domain experience
Familiarity with:
FHIR / HL7 / C-CDA standards
HIPAA compliance and PHI/PII handling
Experience with:
Databricks / data pipelines
Elasticsearch / Redis
Docker / Kubernetes
What Success Looks Like
Deliver production-ready features end-to-end, not just code
Build systems that are scalable, observable, and reusable
Improve team productivity using AI without degrading quality
Contribute to raising engineering standards across the team
Why This Role Stands Out
Work on real-world healthcare systems impacting patient outcomes
Exposure to modern architecture + AI-driven engineering practices
Opportunity to build platform-grade services used across multiple teams
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- October 20, 2026
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- October 20, 2026
- Last seen
- October 20, 2026
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