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CoverMyMeds

Software Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$110K - $183K/yr

CoverMyMeds is seeking a Software Engineer to support backend-heavy development for systems that ... Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily using Ruby (Ruby on Rails)

McKesson

Software Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

$110K - $183K/yr

CoverMyMeds is seeking a Software Engineer to support backend-heavy development for systems that ... Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily using Ruby (Ruby on Rails)

giftHEALTH Inc

Technology Lead Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$142K - $177K/yr

... engineers (Preferred) * Experience in high-growth startups or healthcare technology organizations (Preferred) * Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : * Knowledge of Ruby and Ruby on Rails (Rails 7 or ...

Northwoods

Principal Engineer

Dublin, OH

We are hiring a Principal Engineer to carry dual accountability: deliver Traverse product features ... Full-stack proficiency across a modern web stack; direct experience with Ruby on Rails, React ...

Northwoods

Principal Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

We are hiring a Principal Engineer to carry dual accountability: deliver Traverse product features ... Full-stack proficiency across a modern web stack; direct experience with Ruby on Rails, React ...

ESPO

Railroad Permitting Specialist

Akron, OH · On-site

Railroad Permitting Specialist 12 month contract Akron, OH Responsibilities: * Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, environmental consultants, GIS mapping specialists, and real estate ...

giftHEALTH Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Strong proficiency in Ruby and Rails (or similar technologies), test suites (ex. minitest), and ... At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience. Work Environment * Location

New

Gifthealth Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Strong proficiency in Ruby and Rails (or similar technologies), test suites (ex. minitest), and ... At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience. Work Environment * Location

New

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Software Engineer

Software Engineer

CoverMyMeds

Columbus, OH • On-site, Remote

$110K - $183K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

CoverMyMeds rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

96th of 205 rated software companies

Job description

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.

CoverMyMeds is seeking a Software Engineer to support backend-heavy development for systems that automate prior authorization workflows and EHR integrations. This role focuses on building scalable, reliable services that process highvolume, asynchronous transactions critical to medication access.

You'll work closely with product and engineering partners to design, build, and maintain APIs and background processing systems, with opportunities to contribute across the stack as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs, primarily using Ruby (Ruby on Rails).

  • Develop and support background processing and asynchronous workflows supporting highthroughput systems.

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions.

  • Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to improve system quality and scalability.

  • Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement well-tested fixes.

  • Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code and contribute to technical documentation and runbooks.

  • Apply software development best practices including version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.

Priority will be given to candidates who reside in the Columbus, OHmetropolitanarea. This role will allow for remote work.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role presently or in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.

Critical Skills & Qualifications

These are required to be successful in the role:

  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.

  • Strong backend development experience inRubyor another modern backend language (Java, Python, or C#), with the ability to ramp quickly in Ruby.

  • Hands-on experience building and maintainingAPIs.

  • Experience withasynchronous/background job processingsystems.

  • Solid experience withrelational databases(e.g., PostgreSQL, MSSQL).

  • Familiarity with engineering best practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews).

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment.

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

These will help candidates stand out but are not required:

  • Ruby on Rails experience.

  • Experience withSidekiqor similar background job frameworks.

  • Exposure toevent-driven architecturesor messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka).

  • Familiarity withhealthcare integration standardssuch as FHIR, SCRIPT, or EHR data sources.

  • Experience working on highly regulated or high-availability systems.

  • Frontend experience (e.g., React), though the role is primarily backend-focused.

  • Background as a well-rounded or full-stack engineer.

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$110,300 - $183,800

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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