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MckessonLead Software Developer
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Salary€94k – €157k
LocationCork
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live5h ago
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10+ years of professional software engineering experience with enterprise-scale application development and architecture leadership
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience developing enterprise applications using Java, .NET, Node.js, or similar enterprise platforms
Experience building modern front-end applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript
Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices architectures
Experience delivering cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or comparable cloud platforms
Experience with Kubernetes, containerization technologies, and modern deployment practices
Experience with Git-based source control platforms including GitHub and/or Azure DevOps
Experience designing and implementing Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and customer intelligence solutions
Experience with customer analytics, behavioral analysis, transaction data processing, and personalization platforms
Expertise in event-driven architecture, messaging platforms, and distributed systems design
Experience with AI, machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent automation solutions
Experience building enterprise search, recommendation, analytics, or decision-support platforms
Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, observability, and site reliability engineering
Experience leading large-scale modernization, digital transformation, and performance engineering initiatives
Skills
Java
.NET
Node.js
React
Angular
JavaScript
TypeScript
Azure
AWS
Kubernetes
GitHub
Azure DevOps
REST APIs
microservices
SQL
NoSQL
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
Remote stipend
About the company
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.
About the role
McKesson is seeking a Lead Software Developer to lead the design and delivery of modern digital platforms that power customer engagement, customer data intelligence, search experiences, analytics, and business-critical healthcare solutions.
This role provides technical leadership across cloud-native application development, API and microservices engineering, customer data platform capabilities, AI-enabled solutions, and event-driven architectures. You will partner with engineering, product, architecture, security, and business teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performing digital products that enhance customer experiences and accelerate innovation.
What You’ll Do
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Lead architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale software solutions across customer experience and digital platform ecosystems.
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Drive API-first, microservices-based, and cloud-native engineering practices using modern technologies and platforms.
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Design and evolve Customer Data Platform (CDP) capabilities supporting customer insights, transaction analysis, behavioral analytics, and personalization.
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Build scalable applications using Java, .NET, Node.js, React, Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
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Lead development of event-driven and composable architectures leveraging Azure and/or AWS cloud services.
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Establish engineering excellence through CI/CD, DevSecOps, automated testing, reliability engineering, and performance optimization.
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Champion AI-assisted development, automation tools, machine learning solutions, and intelligent search capabilities.
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Mentor engineers, influence technical strategy, and drive adoption of enterprise engineering standards and best practices.
Basic Requirements
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10+ years of professional software engineering experience with enterprise-scale application development and architecture leadership.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
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Experience developing enterprise applications using Java, .NET, Node.js, or similar enterprise platforms.
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Experience building modern front-end applications using React, Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
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Hands-on experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices architectures.
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Experience delivering cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or comparable cloud platforms.
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Experience with Kubernetes, containerization technologies, and modern deployment practices.
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Experience with Git-based source control platforms including GitHub and/or Azure DevOps.
Preferred Skills/Experience
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Experience designing and implementing Customer Data Platforms (CDP) and customer intelligence solutions.
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Experience with customer analytics, behavioral analysis, transaction data processing, and personalization platforms.
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Expertise in event-driven architecture, messaging platforms, and distributed systems design.
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Experience with AI, machine learning, generative AI, and intelligent automation solutions.
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Experience building enterprise search, recommendation, analytics, or decision-support platforms.
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Experience with SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
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Advanced knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, observability, and site reliability engineering.
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Experience leading large-scale modernization, digital transformation, and performance engineering initiatives.
Benefits
At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. 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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
€94,200 - €157,000
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