Remote Principal Software Engineer

Description:

• PointClickCare is searching for a Principal Software Engineer who will define the technical future of a large-scale SaaS platform.
• The role involves solving engineering challenges and enhancing the scalability and reliability of a production system.
• The Principal Software Engineer will report to a senior engineering manager and assist several teams with challenging projects on a data-driven product.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, architects, product owners, and external teams to deliver software design that meets business and engineering objectives.
• The engineer will mentor teams in best practices through collaboration, pair programming, root cause analysis, and code reviews.
• The role requires unblocking teams through implementation and troubleshooting, championing high-quality software through automation, test planning, and monitoring systems.
• The engineer will promote best practices and learning across the engineering department, analyze and debug complex systems, and participate in backlog refinement and design sessions.
• The position also involves ensuring software is updated with the latest technologies, identifying and advocating for system improvements, and providing innovative solutions and prototypes.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be team players who build strong working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• A self-starter who prioritizes effectively and delivers despite complexity is essential.
• The ideal candidate is a leader who promotes innovative discussions where multiple viewpoints are heard.
• Proven experience in mentoring others in software development is required.
• Extensive experience with multiple technical languages, ecosystems, and platforms is necessary.
• Candidates should have 10 plus years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, and writing RESTful API endpoints.
• Cloud experience with Azure or AWS is required.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is necessary.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL is required.
• Excellent unit testing skills and proficiency in GIT are essential.
• Candidates must know how to build security into a system and mentor others in this area.
• Experience with UI development and frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular is required.
• Familiarity with microservices and microfrontends is necessary.
• Experience using system and performance monitoring tools such as App Dynamics, Grafana, New Relic, or DataDog is required.
• Candidates should possess excellent organization, critical-thinking, and personal leadership skills.
• A BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree is required.

Benefits:

• The base salary for this position ranges from $162,000 to $181,000, plus bonuses and benefits.
• The total rewards package includes various components beyond base salary.
• Individual compensation is determined by job-related skills, knowledge, relevant experience, and work location.
• Additional information about the total rewards package will be shared during the hiring process.