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Lead, Software Engineer

MCKESSON

Texas, U.S.
Full-time, Regular
Posted Aug 24, 2025
Onsite

Compensation

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About the role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll create solutions that make our healthcare system work more efficiently and effectively to help millions of people receive their specialty prescription medications every year.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable web applications and APIs.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment with company-wide standards.
  • Lead technical strategy and contribute to the long-term product roadmap.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of learning, quality, and innovation.
  • Drive engineering best practices, including automated testing, code reviews, and incident resolution.
  • Influence technical decisions across teams and contribute to company-wide initiatives.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Technical Skills: 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior or staff-level roles
  • Proven experience in software architecture and cloud-native application development.
  • Strong front-end and back-end development skills
  • Ability to lead complex projects and influence technical direction across teams

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Health Spending Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) (U.S.)
  • Pension (Canada)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Mental Health Programs
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Environment

About the Company

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare.

Job Details

Salary Range

$148,700 - $247,900/yearly

Location

Texas, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time, Regular

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