PointClickCare - Principal Data Architect
Upload My Resume
Drop here or click to browse · Tap to choose · PDF, DOCX, DOC, RTF, TXT
Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5 years operating in complex, multi-domain environments • Deep expertise in multi-layer persistence architectures and modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Delta, Hudi, Iceberg). • Strong understanding of partitioning, sharding, storage tiering, and workload isolation strategies • Experience enabling production AI/ML workloads, including semantic/feature layers and RAG pipelines. • Hands-on fluency with tables, events, APIs, and how data structures connect to business models and monetization. • Experience evaluating and selecting technologies based on cost, performance, scalability, governance, and operational complexity • Crisp communication skills across technical and executive audiences. • Understanding of healthcare data standards (FHIR, USCDI) and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA), or ability to ramp quickly. • Ability to combine strategic vision with pragmatic urgency — knowing when 'good enough now' beats 'perfect later' without allowing architectural drift. • $184,000 - $205,000 a year • At PointClickCare, base salary is one of the many components that make up our total rewards package. The CAD base salary range for this position is $184,000-205,000 (not overtime eligible) + bonus + benefits. Compensation is assessed individually and aligned to experience, skills, and market context. The posted range reflects typical expectations for this role. • PointClickCare is committed to Information Security. By applying to this position, if hired, you commit to following our information security policies and procedures and making every effort to secure confidential and/or sensitive information.
Responsibilities
• Establish Product & Engineering-wide standards for schemas, naming conventions, event patterns, canonical models, and data representation. • Define how data persists across multiple layers (OLTP, OLAP, lakehouse, vector stores, feature stores) based on scale, performance, access patterns, governance, and compliance requirements. • Set best practices for partitioning, sharding, indexing, storage tiering, lifecycle management, and performance optimization. • Drive reduction of storage and compute costs through architectural optimization, compression, deduplication, and workload rationalization. • Lead technology evaluations and define decision frameworks (e.g., Databricks vs Snowflake, Hudi vs Delta vs Iceberg, lakehouse vs warehouse, batch vs streaming). • Define when to use batch, micro-batch, streaming, and event-driven architectures across domains. • Architect data foundations that power AI/ML and GenAI use cases, including semantic layers, feature stores, and vector-based retrieval (RAG). • Establish governance guardrails for PHI/PII, interoperability standards (FHIR, USCDI), and data contracts. • Bridge Product and Engineering toward a common data language, replacing fragmented local conventions with standards. • Drive architectural decisions when teams are misaligned; balance long-term integrity with near-term delivery pressure. • Protect PCC's ability to own, leverage, and commercialize its data assets while meeting interoperability obligations.
Benefits
• Retirement Plan Matching • Flexible Paid Time Off • Wellness Support Programs and Resources • Parental & Caregiver Leaves • Fertility & Adoption Support • Continuous Development Support Program • Employee Assistance Program • Allyship and Inclusion Communities • Employee Recognition … and more! • It is the policy of PointClickCare to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. PointClickCare welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact [email protected] should you require any accommodations. As part of our commitment to a streamlined and equitable hiring experience, PointClickCare uses AI tools to assist with candidate screening and assessment.
Similar Jobs
No credit card. Takes 10 seconds.