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Principal R&D Engineer - Backend Software Development

at Cardinal Health

📍 MO-Hazelwood Hybrid 💰 $94K – $135K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $94K – $135K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 4+ years
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves leading backend development for healthcare applications, focusing on database reliability, performance, and cloud integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead database reliability and performance
  • Design and optimize APIs
  • Support cloud migrations and automation
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Ensure compliance in healthcare environment

Technical Overview

Technical scope includes Java/Kotlin, Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs, GCP cloud services, Docker, and relational databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level backend engineer with at least 4 years of experience in Java or Kotlin, familiar with cloud environments like GCP, and skilled in relational databases and API development. Experience in regulated healthcare environments is preferred.

Must-Have Skills

Java or KotlinRelational database skillsAPI designGCP cloud servicesExperience in regulated environments

Nice-to-Have Skills

Spring FrameworkHibernateEclipseLinkRedisDockerOAuth2/OIDCSAMLGCPCloud deploymentAutomationCI/CD

Tools & Platforms

GCP (Google Cloud Platform)DockerGradleMavenGitPostgreSQLMySQL

Required Skills

JavaKotlinSpring FrameworkHibernateREST APIGCPDockerOAuth2SAMLRelational databasesPostgreSQLMySQLObject-Oriented Programming

Hard Skills

JavaKotlinSpring FrameworkHibernateEclipseLinkREST APIGCPGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerbashshell scriptingOAuth2SAMLGitGradleMavenPostgreSQLMySQLObject-Oriented ProgrammingAPI designRelational databasesUMLSecurity standards

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAttention to detail

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare IT
Job Function Backend software development and database engineering in healthcare IT

Keywords for Your Resume

JavaKotlinSpring FrameworkHibernateEclipseLinkREST APIGCPGoogle Cloud PlatformDockerOAuth2SAMLRelational databasesPostgreSQLMySQLObject-Oriented ProgrammingAPI designRegulated environment

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with Java or Kotlin, No experience with relational databases, No regulated environment experience

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