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Principal Software Engineer - Big Data & Java

PointClickCare · CA · CA

Posted 60+ days ago

Software Engineering
Hybrid
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth85
Healthcare fit20
Remote potential80
5-year outlook
Competitive for senior engineering roles, with strong growth potential in health tech as data and AI become more central to care delivery.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
lead
Employment type
full-time
Date found
2026-09-06

Intelligence details

Why this is worth applying to

Only for clinicians with strong software engineering and data engineering experience; otherwise, the technical barrier is too high. For those with the right skills, it offers a chance to shape healthcare data infrastructure.

Who should apply

Clinicians with a background in computer science, data engineering, or software development, especially those with experience in healthcare data or long-term care settings.

CV angle

Highlight any clinical data experience, understanding of healthcare workflows, and technical skills in Java, big data, and cloud platforms. Emphasize ability to translate clinical needs into technical solutions.

Skills to highlight

  • Java
  • Big Data technologies
  • Data pipeline design
  • Microservices architecture
  • Cloud platforms
  • AI/ML integration
  • Healthcare domain knowledge
  • Team leadership

Role summary

Principal Software Data Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale data platforms and pipelines in a health tech company, with a focus on microservices and real-time data solutions.

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