PointClickCare is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technical excellence across Scrum teams.
The role involves solving engineering challenges and enhancing the scalability and reliability of a large-scale SaaS platform.
Daily responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, architects, product owners, and external teams to meet business and engineering objectives.
The engineer will mentor teams in best practices, conduct code reviews, and assist in troubleshooting.
The position requires championing high-quality software through automation, test planning, and monitoring systems.
The engineer will analyze and debug complex systems, participate in backlog refinement, and lead design sessions.
The role also involves advocating for system improvements and providing innovative solutions.
Requirements:
Candidates must be team players who can build strong relationships with peers and stakeholders.
A self-starter attitude is essential, with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver in complex situations.
Leadership skills are required to promote innovative discussions and ensure multiple viewpoints are considered.
Applicants should have extensive experience with multiple technical languages, ecosystems, and platforms.
A minimum of 10 years' experience with Java, Spring Boot, and writing RESTful API endpoints is required.
Candidates must have cloud experience, preferably with Azure or AWS, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL is necessary.
Excellent software testing skills and the ability to integrate security into systems are required.
Experience with microservices and system performance monitoring tools like Splunk or Grafana is essential.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and personal leadership skills are needed.
A BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree is required.
Candidates should be able to lead implementation discussions and effectively determine the causes of bugs.
Benefits:
The base salary for this position ranges from $162,900 to $181,000, plus bonuses and benefits.
The total rewards package includes various components beyond base salary, which will be discussed during the hiring process.
Compensation is determined by job-related skills, relevant experience, and work location.
The position is non-overtime eligible, providing a balanced work-life environment.
