Staff Data Engineer, Platform Engineering

Datavant

Remote, US
Total cash compensation: $190,000 - $230,000 usd; ...
Fully remote
10+ years experience building data-intensive systems
Distributed data processing frameworks like spark or flink
Multi-tenant multi-cloud system design expertise
Datavant is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the development of its next-generation patient data platform, focusing on creating secure and scalable distributed data systems in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with distributed systems and cloud environments

Job Summary

  • Datavant is a data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare with a mission to make the world's health data secure, accessible, and actionable.
  • The Staff Data Engineer will lead the architecture and development of core data platform capabilities including processing frameworks and storage patterns.
  • This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can navigate ambiguity while defining complex data lifecycle patterns in a regulated environment.

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Datavant is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the development of its next-generation patient data platform, focusing on creating secure and scalable distributed data systems in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with distributed systems and cloud environments.

Salary

Total cash compensation: $190,000 - $230,000 USD; Base/Bonus structure: Not specified; Benefits: Health screenings and vaccinations required

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years experience building data-intensive systems
  • Distributed data processing frameworks like Spark or Flink
  • Multi-tenant multi-cloud system design expertise
  • Cloud infrastructure experience on AWS preferred
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals in CI/CD

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supporting AI-driven use cases
  • Familiarity with agentic or AI-assisted coding tools
  • Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards like FHIR
  • Background in regulated environments such as healthcare
  • Experience leading large-scale platform migrations

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in distributed systems
  • Proven track record operating large-scale data platforms
  • Deep expertise in distributed data processing technologies
  • Not eligible for employment sponsorship

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