Staff Software Engineer

Job Summary

Cardinal Health is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join its Commercial Technologies team in Wyoming, Kent County, US. This senior role leads the design and delivery of back‑end and front‑end solutions that drive business value and improve the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable back‑end services and APIs that support Cardinal Health’s commercial technology portfolio.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and UI/UX designers to create innovative front‑end experiences.
• Define technical strategy, standards, and best practices for the engineering team.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high‑quality code.
• Drive performance optimization, security hardening, and reliability initiatives across the platform.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and code reviews to ensure timely delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or staff engineering role.
• Expertise in Java, C#, or Python and modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of micro‑services architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven track record delivering enterprise‑scale applications in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with healthcare or pharmaceutical technology solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations such as HIPAA.

Compensation

Base salary: $149,539.89 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Staff Software Engineer do at Cardinal Health?

You will design, build, and scale back‑end services and front‑end experiences, set technical standards, and mentor engineering teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Computer Science or related field, 10+ years of software development experience, expertise in Java/C#/Python, cloud platforms, and leadership skills.

Is the salary fixed for this role?

Yes, the advertised base salary is $149,539.89 per year.