Enterprise Architecture Application Architect

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.

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McKesson is in the business of better health, and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. We partner with payors, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. We believe in the importance of strong, vital organizations because we know that patients can only be healthy when our system is healthy.

Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission—by joining McKesson you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. Talented, compassionate people are the future of our company—and of healthcare. At McKesson, you’ll collaborate on the products and solutions that help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.

We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise drive and passion can help us improve everything we touch, from providers to payors to pharmacies. Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career.

Position Description

We are seeking a skilled Enterprise Architecture Application Architect to join our team!

This role involves working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and development units to ensure that all application platforms are aligned with the company's strategic goals and technology standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise application frameworks, system integration, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies. They will be responsible for ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security across the organization’s application landscape.

Key Capabilities

• Architectural Design

  • Develop and maintain the architecture blueprint for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with the organization’s business goals and technology strategy.

• Application Roadmap

  • Define and maintain the roadmap for applications in alignment with the overall enterprise architecture strategy, including upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.

• Technology Selection

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and select the most appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms for application development and integration.

• Integration Oversight

  • Ensure seamless integration of applications with other enterprise systems, promoting interoperability and maximizing system value.

• Standards and Governance

  • Establish and enforce application architecture principles, best practices, and standards across the organization to drive consistency and quality.

• Cloud and SaaS Solutions

  • Lead initiatives related to cloud and SaaS platform implementations, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

• Security and Compliance

  • Work closely with the security and compliance teams to ensure that application architectures meet all relevant regulations, policies, and security standards.

• Collaboration

  • Engage with cross-functional teams (business units, IT teams, etc.) to gather requirements and deliver appropriate architecture solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires 13+ years, with 8+ years, of direct work-related experience

Critical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of application development, including software lifecycle management and modern development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).

• Experience with enterprise integration patterns, SOA, API management, and middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Kafka).

• Proven experience designing enterprise-level applications and systems.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), middleware, and modern application frameworks (e.g., microservices, containerization).

Additional Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strategic Thinking

• Change Management

• Communicate architectural decisions and plans effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred or relevant professional experience

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, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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