Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem – including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

Staff Backend Engineer (Python, Kubernetes, AWS) As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will design and build scalable services that power mission‑critical applications in a cloud‑native environment. You will develop Python based systems deployed on Kubernetes and AWS, with a focus on reliability, performance, and security. This role offers strong ownership of backend architecture and the opportunity to shape platform standards and best practices.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement backend services and APIs using Python frameworks

Build and deploy containerized applications on Kubernetes in AWS

Leverage specific AWS services to power those applications (e.g. Clean Rooms, EventBridge, etc.)

Extend infrastructure as code and improve CI/CD pipelines

Optimize system performance, scalability, and fault tolerance

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define service contracts and architecture

Monitor production systems and resolve reliability and performance issues

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience





8+ years of backend software development experience

Professional experience developing production backend services and APIs in Python

Practical experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads

Experience deploying and operating services in AWS

Experience integrating agentic code generation tools such as Claude Code or Codex into day-to-day software engineering practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi

Familiarity with observability tools for logging, metrics, and tracing

Experience implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms

Understanding of architectural considerations for on‑premises deployments, including networking and security constraints

Knowledge of application security best practices (vulnerability management, security posture management, and risk assessment) and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR, HITRUST)

Perks of joining Datavant in Barcelona

Competitive and equitable salary

Hybrid work model, with two days per week based in our Gràcia office

Daily in‑office lunch stipend and access to a fully stocked kitchen

Comprehensive private health insurance, including out‑of‑network reimbursement options

25 days of annual paid leave

Six‑week Work from Anywhere policy To ensure the safety of patients and staff,



many of our clients require post‑offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID‑19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement.

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