📌 Job Summary

Company: Cencora

Role: Software Engineer II – Java/React.js

Location: Pune, India

Experience: 5 – 7 Years

Skills Required: Java, J2EE, React.js, JavaScript, Full Stack development, ORM, JPA, DBMS, SDLC.

Posted on: January 30, 2026

🧠 Job Description

As a Software Engineer II at Cencora, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. You will collaborate with project leads and stakeholders to transform requirements into scalable code, contribute to sprint planning, fix defects, and support production deployments. The role also involves technical mentoring of junior engineers and ensuring software quality through documentation and testing.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Main Responsibilities

• Work with clients and internal teams to refine requirements and finalise technical specifications.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Develop, test, debug and document complex software features.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Contribute to system design and architecture.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Create and maintain system documentation.:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Support production systems and on-site troubleshooting when required.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

💼 Salary Structure

For a mid-level Software Engineer II with 5–7 years of experience in India (Pune), competitive salary ranges typically fall between <strong₹12 LPA to ₹22 LPA depending on skill proficiency, company policies, and negotiation. Additional performance bonuses and benefits may apply.

📘 How to Prepare for this Role

• Java Proficiency: Advanced Java concepts, J2EE, Spring frameworks, design patterns.
• Frontend Skills: Strong hands-on with React.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
• Full Stack Concepts: RESTful APIs, Microservices, ORM/JPA, DBMS.
• System Design: Basic knowledge of architecture and scalable systems.
• Project Experience: Portfolio of full stack applications is a big plus.
• Interview Prep: Practice coding problems (Data Structures & Algorithms), and system design scenarios.

🏢 About Cencora (Company Details)

:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} is a global leader in pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare solutions, operating in 50+ countries with over 46,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $290 billion. Ranked within the Fortune 500, Cencora partners with pharmaceutical innovators to provide secure, reliable access to medicines and healthcare products worldwide.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

The company continues to invest heavily in growth and infrastructure — including a multi-billion dollar expansion of U.S. drug distribution networks — as well as strategic acquisitions to strengthen its position in specialty care services.:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

🌍 Company Culture & Employee Reviews

Employee feedback on platforms like Indeed and AmbitionBox shows mixed experiences at Cencora:

• Overall ratings around 3.1–3.3/5 for work-life balance, culture, and pay.:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Positive aspects include opportunities to learn and meaningful work.:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Some reviews note challenges with management, job security, and workplace organization.:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Note: Experiences vary significantly by team and location — always direct feedback from peers can help set expectations.

🔥 Latest Trends & Business Outlook

Cencora has posted strong financial results with significant revenue growth, forecasts of increased profits, and investments in U.S. infrastructure to support rising demand for specialty medications. The company also expanded its healthcare services footprint through strategic acquisitions in oncology care.:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

⚖️ Pros & Cons of Working at Cencora

Pros	Cons
Global leader with strong market position	Employee reviews show mixed culture
Exposure to full stack projects and tech	Some teams report management and work-life balance concerns
Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare tech	Job security and advancement ratings vary

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