Principal Engineer, Pharmacy Solutions and Technology

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Principal Engineer, Pharmacy Solutions and Technology, Brampton, ON

We’re looking for an eager, solution-oriented and skilled Principal Engineer with a strong background in Healthcare, Java development, and Cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will play a key role in leading and driving the modernization efforts within our healthcare technology stack, maximising their expertise in Java programming and Cloud solutions. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the advancement of our healthcare systems, ensuring they are innovative, scalable, and aligned with industry standard methodologies..

The right individual is dedicated, informed, loves to communicate, and would enjoy the challenge of applying their expertise to aid in transforming a high-volume system to make a significant and lasting impact for Canadians across the country every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Healthcare Expertise:
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, standards, and regulations.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to understand healthcare domain requirements and contribute to the design of solutions.
• Java and Cloud Technologies:
  • Lead and participate in the development of robust, scalable, and maintainable Java applications.
  • Provide technical leadership in Java programming, ensuring alignment to coding standards and best practices.
  • Mentor and guide development teams in Java-related technologies.
  • Ensure the security and compliance of healthcare data in the cloud environment.
  • Architect and implement solutions on cloud platforms, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate cloud services and technologies to optimize healthcare system operations.
• Modernization Initiatives:
  • Lead and drive the modernization efforts of existing healthcare applications and systems.
  • Find opportunities for technology upgrades, performance improvements, and enhanced user experiences.
  • Collaborate with partners to define and implement a modernization roadmap.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Work closely with multi-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical partners, providing updates on project status, challenges, and solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and standard processes to ensure the continuous evolution of our healthcare systems.

What you Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or similar role in a healthcare environment.
• Extensive experience in Java development and a strong understanding of Java-related technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and driving the modernization of healthcare applications.
• Strong understanding of healthcare standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What Loblaw Offers You

We offer flexibility and balance, and an environment that sets you up for success no matter where your workspace is located.

Here, you will find a great team to help you achieve your goals as you help us achieve ours! Work in our fast-paced, exciting Technology environment, helping our stores, colleagues and customers every day.

Loblaw colleagues also enjoy:

• Work Perks Program
• On-site GoodLife Fitness, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Ice Rink, Groceries delivered to work via PC Express, Dry Cleaning services (1PCC Office)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Online Learning
• Pension & Benefits
• Paid Vacation

If you’re up to the challenge, then we would love to hear from you. Apply today, and get the process started.

Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced, valued and supported. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs. Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

We thank all candidates for their interest but please note, those candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position will be contacted.

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Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.