[Remote] Principal Java Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PointClickCare is a leading health tech company focused on empowering providers to deliver exceptional care. The Principal Java Data Engineer will contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle, designing and maintaining large scale Data Platforms and data pipelines, while mentoring team members and ensuring technical excellence.ResponsibilitiesLead and guide the design and implementation of scalable distributed systems based on Java microservicesEngineer and optimize data pipelines using solutions like Apache Hudi, Apache Trino, Azure ADLSCollaborate cross-functionally with product, analytics, and AI teams to ensure data is a strategic assetAdvance ongoing modernization efforts, deepening adoption of event-driven architectures and cloud-native technologiesDrive adoption of best practices in data governance, observability, and performance tuning for data workloadsEmbed data quality in processing pipelines by defining schema contracts, implementing transformation tests and data assertions, enforcing backward-compatible schema evolution, and automating checks for freshness, completeness, and accuracy across batch and streaming paths before production deploymentEstablish robust observability for data pipelines by implementing metrics, logging, and distributed tracing for streaming jobs, defining SLAs and SLOs for latency and throughput, and integrating alerting and dashboards to enable proactive monitoring and rapid incident responseFoster a culture of quality through peer reviews, providing constructive feedback and seeking input on your own workSkillsPrincipal Software Data Engineer with at least 10 years of professional experience in software or data engineering, including a minimum of 4 years focused on data pipelines (batch and streaming)Proven experience driving technical direction and mentoring engineers while delivering complex, high-scale solutions as a hands-on contributorStrong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems, with hands-on experience implementing resilient, low-latency pipelinesPractical experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized deployments for data workloadsFluency in data quality practices and CI/CD integration, including schema management, automated testing, and validation frameworks (e.g., dbt, Great Expectations)Operational excellence in observability, with experience implementing metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting for data pipelines using modern toolsSolid foundation in data governance and performance optimization, ensuring reliability and scalability across batch and streaming environmentsProven experience with Lakehouse architectures and related technologies, including Apache Hudi, Azure ADLS Gen2, HDFS, and other big data technologies (Trino, Databricks, Spark)Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and evangelize modern data practices within your team and organizationBenefitsBenefits starting from Day 1!Retirement Plan MatchingFlexible Paid Time OffWellness Support Programs and ResourcesParental & Caregiver LeavesFertility & Adoption SupportContinuous Development Support ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramAllyship and Inclusion CommunitiesEmployee Recognition … and more!Company OverviewPointClickCare develops web-based products and services to help long-term care providers manage the complete lifecycle of resident care. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.pointclickcare.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPointClickCare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 17 in 2025, 11 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 17 in 2022, 4 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.