Staff Backend Engineer
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Job description
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
Requirements
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
Benefits & conditions
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