DevOps Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure to join our team. This role is critical to designing, implementing, securing, and operating modern cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines that support highly available, secure, and scalable applications.

Responsibilities

• Azure Cloud Engineering
• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using best practices for scalability, reliability, and security
• Manage and optimize Azure services including (but not limited to): App Services, Function Apps, Web Apps, App Service Environments, Azure Networking (VNETs, NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints), Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Key Vault, App Insights, Monitor
• Implement and enforce security controls, governance policies, and platform standards
• Systems Engineering & Administration
• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise-class systems, networks, and virtualized environments
• Document cloud and network architectures, procedures, and environment configurations
• Collaborate with Engineering and Database teams to ensure reliable, secure, scalable systems
• Infrastructure as Code & Configuration Management
• Author, maintain, and version infrastructure using Bicep (preferred), Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
• Ensure infrastructure deployments are repeatable, auditable, and environment-consistent
• Review and improve existing IaC patterns for reliability and maintainability
• CI/CD & Source Control
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with an emphasis on automation, reliability, and security
• Work with GitHub repositories, branching strategies, and pull request workflows
• Partner with engineering teams to improve build, test, deployment, and release processes
• Support pipeline modernization initiatives (e.g., YAML pipelines, GitHub Actions, deployment standards)
• Operations, Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Monitor system health, performance, and reliability using Azure-native tools
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during production incidents, outages, and critical escalations
• Identify root causes and drive long-term remediation, not just tactical fixes
• Participate in operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with Engineering, Security, DevOps, DBA, and Infrastructure teams
• Translate technical concepts clearly for non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to documentation, runbooks, architectural decisions, and best practices
• Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor within the organization
• Operational Excellence
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using industry-standard tools
• Provide accurate time estimates for tasks and follow through to complete resolution
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Remain self-directed, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving issues
• Quickly learn new technologies through self-study and hands-on experimentation

Requirements

• Basic Requirements:
• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience
• 4+ years’ experience building cloud solutions and supporting cloud applications
• 3+ years of experience in Azure focused role
• Experience with large-scale or enterprise Azure environments
• Familiarity with regulated environments or compliance-led organizations
• Experience mentoring or guiding engineers on DevOps best practices
• Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language)
• Experience with Powershell and other scripting languages
• Experience working in healthcare environments (plus)
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross-functional project settings
• Up to 10% travel nationwide

Benefits

• Coverage you can rely on- Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Spending Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Benefits that go beyond your base pay- 401(k) (U.S.), Pension (Canada), Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Mental Health Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Reimbursement
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Flexible Work Environment
• A culture powered by belonging

Pay

The Base Pay Range for this position is $101,000 - $168,400. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.