Supply Chain IT Transformation Tech Lead

Supply Chain IT Transformation Tech Lead

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We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, API & Microservices architecture, cloud-native development (GKE/Kubernetes), integration patterns, event-driven systems, and modern identity management.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can lead design and delivery of scalable platforms while driving enterprise and industry standards, ensuring security and compliance, and mentoring engineering teams.

In addition, experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and integrating industrial/operational technology with enterprise systems is highly valued, as it enables bridging IT and OT environments in a secure and scalable way.

• Technical Leadership
• Lead a team of engineers in designing, building, and deploying scalable enterprise applications.
• Define and enforce enterprise architecture patterns, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with product managers and architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Full Stack Engineering
• Design and develop backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Develop RESTful and Graph
  
  QL APIs with strong security, scalability, and observability principles.
• Contribute to front-end integration (React/Angular or equivalent) as needed.
• Cloud & Platform Engineering
• Deploy, manage, and optimize workloads on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and other cloud-native services.
• Implement containerized solutions, automated pipelines, and Git Ops principles for deployment and scaling.
• Integration & Event-Driven Architecture
• Design and implement integration patterns with third-party APIs, enterprise systems, and OT environments.
• Build event-driven and asynchronous solutions leveraging Kafka, Pub/Sub, or equivalent.
• Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and support high availability.
• Identity & Security
• Implement and manage authentication and authorization using Okta (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, MFA, RBAC).
• Drive best practices for application security, compliance, and enterprise identity standards.
• Mentorship & Collaboration
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote a culture of learning and innovation.
• Drive cross-team collaboration with QA, Dev Ops, and Product teams to ensure smooth delivery.

• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a Tech Lead role preferred.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs preferred.
• Hands-on experience deploying applications on Kubernetes preferred (preferably GKE).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise standards, architecture patterns, and compliance frameworks preferred.
• Solid understanding of integration design patterns and working with external APIs preferred.
• Experience with event-driven architecture preferred (Kafka, Pub/Sub, or similar).
• Expertise in identity and access management using Okta preferred (authentication, authorization, SSO).
• Knowledge of database technologies preferred (SQL/No
  
  SQL).
• Strong problem-solving, system design, and architecture skills preferred.
• Experience with front-end frameworks preferred (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  practices preferred.
• Exposure to observability tools preferred (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).
• Knowledge of PLC preferred (Programmable Logic Controllers) and integration with enterprise/industrial systems.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred (Healthcare, Pharma, Finance, Manufacturing).

• Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $176,300
• Bonus eligible:
  Yes
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 11/08/2025. The salary range listed is an estimate and may vary by location and other factors. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.