Senior Engineer – Technical Lead

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

This role is critical to the successful transition of Metro Wholesale Distribution to the enterprise ERP system and will help define the long-term technical strategy for Metro Medical Specialty (MMS) Pharmacy Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting Metro Medical Distribution Services and MMS Pharmacy Solutions, focusing on pharmaceutical operations within the Metro Medical business
• Partner with key players to map out of end-to-end business workflows and align them with technical solutions
• Facilitate technical solution options/feasibility along estimations of implementing proposed solutions
• Inquisitive mindset with a drive to challenge the status quo and define strategic roadmaps
• Review and approve technical designs and specifications for all developments, taking into consideration performance requirements, impact to existing solutions, and long-term sustainability and scalability
• Experience working with third-party vendors and managing relationships
• Skilled in refining initiatives into technical stories and coaching development teams
• Conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance to developers

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant industry experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Strong background in pharmacy and warehouse operations, preferred
• Hands-on experience with custom application development
• Proficiency in Java and PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry) or GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)
• Proven ability to support and build multi-system integrations
• Familiarity with AS400 systems (a plus, not required)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and define integration solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver both short- and long-term solutions
• Experience defining data preparation and testing strategies
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $121,600 – 173,700

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 9/14/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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