Pharmaceutical Software Developer Jobs in Virginia

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.

Position Summary

McKesson Corporation is seeking talented Software Developer to join our Supply Chain Technology team with a strong background in microservices architecture, system integrations, CP4D, Apache Kafka, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This role is ideal for someone with 4+ years of hands-on development experiencewho thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, intelligent systems that power modern enterprise applications and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies.

• Design and implement real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.

• Build robust integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms using APIs, messaging queues, and middleware.

• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to embed intelligent features into applications, including predictive analytics, NLP, and automation.

• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using CP4D.

• Write and optimize SQL and PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers in Oracle.

• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems.

• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and CI/CD.

• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring uptime and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires4+ yearsof relevant experience.

Critical Skills

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go.

• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).

• Proficient in ETL development, Oracle performance tuning, and complex SQL.

• Deep understanding of Apache Kafka for event-driven and real-time data processing.

• Experience implementing AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in healthcare or supply chain domain.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of API gateways, service mesh, and observability tools.

• Experience with MLOps and deploying AI models in production environments.

• Certifications in cloud, Kafka, or AI technologies.

• Exposure to data engineering and big data tools (e.g., Spark, Flink).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

About McKesson Medical-Surgical
McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS) is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets - often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care - include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we partner with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 280,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products - from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for MMS
McKesson has announced its intent to separate MMS into an independent company by taking it public through an initial public offering (IPO). The separation could be completed by the second half of calendar year 2027, pending market factors and regulatory approvals. This is an exciting evolution that builds on MMS's strong foundation and proven leadership in the Alternate Care space. As a standalone company, MMS would be positioned to unlock new opportunities to innovate, grow and lead with even greater agility and focus. We will also continue to be one of the largest medical-surgical distributors in the U.S., with over$11B in annual sales.This separation would accelerate our mission and empower us to shape a future defined by customer-centricity, bold thinking and operational excellence. For job seekers, it's a unique moment to join a team that's already making a meaningful impact and leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Alternate Care settings - with even greater opportunity ahead as we prepare to become an independent company.

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, pleaseclick here.

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