Director of Technology – Software Engineering

McKesson

Director of Technology at McKesson, leading software engineering for iKnowMed G2 oncology platform. Overseeing technical leadership and team management for cloud-based healthcare solutions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeIrving • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,900 - $259,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a talented team in advancing the iKnowMed G2 platform
Provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple software engineering teams
Define and lead the technical vision for the iKnowMed G2 platform
Develop and execute multi-release technical roadmaps
Oversee multiple cross-functional software development teams
Champion data-driven continuous improvement and root cause analysis
Provide hands-on oversight of system architecture and design decisions
Collaborate with Product Management, QA, and Operations teams
Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent
Ensure all development adheres to healthcare industry regulations and compliance standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of professional experience
4+ years of management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
Deep expertise in Java software development and microservices architecture
Proven track record of designing and delivering complex applications on modern cloud platforms (e.g., Azure or AWS)
Strong knowledge of cloud-native design patterns, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code
Extensive experience implementing Agile methodologies, DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, and automation
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance, and data privacy standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus opportunities
Long-term incentive opportunities
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software EngineeringSystem ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipData-Driven ImprovementRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder Management