Senior Staff Engineer

About Datavant

Join Datavant, the leading platform for healthcare data collaboration!

At Datavant, we're on a mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible, and actionable. Our data solutions connect organizations across the healthcare ecosystem—providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies alike. By joining us, you will play a crucial role in transforming how health data is utilized, ensuring a brighter future for healthcare.

Position Overview

Senior Staff Engineer
You will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction and architecture of your business unit. You will take the lead in driving innovation, addressing large‑scale system challenges, and mentoring talented engineers to maximize their impact. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to influence outcomes at both the unit and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi‑team technical strategies focusing on scalability and interoperability.
• Design frameworks and reusable systems that are utilized across multiple engineering units.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives in data architecture, security, and reliability.
• Advise leadership on technical direction and significant trade‑offs, representing engineering in executive technical decisions.
• Mentor senior engineers, fostering an environment of cultural and architectural growth.

Technology Stack

In your role, you will engage across the full breadth of Datavant's technology platform, including:

• Backend: Python, Go, Java; microservices; REST and GraphQL
• Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js
• Infrastructure & Cloud: AWS, multi‑cloud architectures, Kubernetes, Docker
• Data Platforms: Snowflake, Spark, SQL, S3
• ETL & Orchestration: Airflow or AWS Glue
• Streaming: Kafka or Kinesis
• Observability: DataDog, Grafana, CloudWatch
• Security & Compliance: OAuth2/SAML, encryption, tokenization, zero‑trust frameworks

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you are expected to apply deep architectural expertise, establish scalable patterns, guide cross‑team adoption, and uphold the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on system design.
• Extensive experience with large‑scale distributed systems, multi‑cloud architectures, and data pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizational direction and align teams effectively.
• Proven capability to translate strategic objectives into scalable engineering implementations.
• A commitment to mentorship, technical excellence, and fostering continuous improvement.

Leadership Mindset

• Act as a trusted technical advisor and thought leader, creating clarity in complex problem environments.
• Balance visionary ideas with pragmatic implementations and an understanding of organizational dynamics.
• Champion the responsibilities of scalability, security, and compliance.
• Elevate engineering standards and inspire an ethos of architectural excellence.
• Approach challenges with integrity, empathy, and a focus on long‑term impact.

Core Values

• Build trust through architectural stewardship and reliable systems.
• Focus on customer needs by delivering scalable, secure, impactful solutions.
• Embrace challenges to foster growth and model excellence.
• Work collaboratively by uniting teams and driving a shared vision.
• Embrace transformative initiatives that propel Datavant forward.

Importance of This Role

Your leadership will define the future of Datavant's technology architecture and engineering standards. You will empower teams, resolve intricate challenges, and establish the technical foundation necessary for secure and scalable healthcare data exchange. As a Senior Staff Engineer, your influence on strategy and your drive for innovation will support Datavant's position as a leader in data interoperability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total cash compensation: $220,000 – $275,000 USD

Additional Information

• Equal Employment Opportunity: Datavant values a diverse team culture and is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
• Health Screenings & Vaccination: To ensure safety for our patients and staff, some clients may require health screenings and vaccination proof as part of the hiring process. Requests for exemptions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.