Staff Software Engineer

Job Summary

Cardinal Health is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in Douglas, Juneau, US. This senior role offers a competitive salary of $136,480.42 and focuses on building innovative back‑end solutions for the Commercial Technologies portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back‑end services that support Cardinal Health’s commercial technology platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Lead architecture decisions, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability of critical systems.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them where appropriate.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and delivery of high‑quality releases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on back‑end development.
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database technologies (SQL & NoSQL).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and within a team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with front‑end technologies to enhance overall user experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $136,480.42
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement savings options
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Staff Software Engineer do at Cardinal Health?

You will design and build scalable back‑end systems, lead architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver innovative commercial technology solutions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor’s or master’s in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python or Go, and experience with cloud and microservices.

What is the salary for this role?

The position offers a fixed salary of $136,480.42 per year.