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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - **Company:** Praia Health Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Distributed Systems, Interoperability, Java Web Services, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, OAuth, OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, JSON Web Token, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Epic Mychart, Data Logging, EHR Systems, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Apache Spark, Software Security, Electronic Medical Records, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM), Terraform, Serverless Computing, Databricks - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eaafb17639a1ccab ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spark?, * Experience: 8+ years of experience building and operating production software, with demonstrated staff- or senior-level scope and clear ownership of complex, distributed systems. * Core Tech Stack: Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and Spark. Hands-on experience with Databricks (jobs, Delta Lake) and comfort partnering closely with data teams. * Healthcare Domain: Direct experience integrating with EMR/EHR systems and healthcare interoperability standards; practical experience with FHIR APIs is required. * Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience designing and delivering cloud-native services (AWS/Azure/GCP), including Kubernetes and Terraform-based deployments. Comfortable owning release and operational processes via CI/CD. * Security First: Deep knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC and API security patterns (mTLS, JWT, secrets management, least privilege) alongside secure SDLC practices. * Observability: Experience with modern observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing, APM) and a disciplined approach to incident response. * Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to write clear technical design documents and present architecture to senior stakeholders. * Education: Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Location & Work Authorization Requirements * Geographic Restriction: Candidates must permanently reside in either the United States or Canada; no other locations will be considered at this time. * Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) at this time. ## Description Praia is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to serve as a technical anchor and architect for our core consumer experience platform. In this role, you will establish deep, end-to-end architectural ownership of our platform, spanning high-performance Java services, Databricks ETL pipelines, and enterprise grade healthcare integrations. This is a staff level scope where you will partner closely with engineering leadership to advocate for industry best practices, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, well-documented APIs used by internal teams and external health system partners. If you thrive on bridging complex data engineering workloads with secure, scalable interoperability, in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you., * Architecture & System Design: Build and scale foundational platform services powering Praia's consumer experience products. Lead code and design reviews, establishing technical direction and mentoring other engineers. * Healthcare Interoperability: Build and operate enterprise integration services for EMRs (Epic/MyChart and others) using HL7 FHIR APIs and related modern integration patterns. * Data Engineering Workloads: Utilize Databricks and Apache Spark for complex data engineering workloads (pipelines, workflows, notebooks) to support product and integration use cases. * Security & API Excellence: Develop and own secure APIs with strong authentication/authorization, auditing, and least privilege principles. Produce and maintain high quality developer documentation (integration guides, runbooks). * DevOps & Operational Readiness: Build with a modern DevOps mindset, owning CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (unit/integration), infrastructure-as-code, monitoring/logging, and data-driven incident response. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Product, Design, and Customer-facing teams to translate complex business requirements into highly reliable technical solutions. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)