Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.
Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.
By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
What We’re Looking For
At Datavant we are excited to meet engineers who problem solve, build, and understand the methodologies and underlying concepts of software engineering. As an experienced leader of projects, teams and initiatives, you will join the team with the autonomy and decision rights to immediately begin shaping our healthcare data ecosystem for our clients. Our goal is to connect the world’s health data and as a Senior Software Engineer you will work on the architecture and design level solutioning of our product while also driving implementation and helping to mentor other team members. If you are looking for a rapidly growing engineering team focused on delivering meaningful impact through innovative technology solutions, this is the team and role for you!
What You Will Do
- Lead design, implementation and own end to end development of your products
- Guide and mentor other engineers while developing cutting-edge solutions for our health data ecosystem
- Own multiple projects, conduct code reviews, translate product requirements to the team, and act like an owner
- Drive innovation and deliver valuable data solutions for our clients
- Work with our modern tech stack including Python, Java, Spark, AWS and more
- Help contribute to our awesome tech blog - click here to check it out!
What You Need to Succeed
- 6+ years of experience writing production-ready code, performing code reviews, and working on full stack design and architecture of applications
- Experience with Java
- Experience with AWS tech stack, Kafka, SQL, Cassandra, Redis or similar technologies.
- Experience with Scala and Big data technologies (Spark, Delta) would be a plus
- Experience with Databricks would be a plus.
- Exceptional ability to write production-ready code and build scalable data flows
- Readiness to thrive and communicate with your team and collaborate with others in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated experience owning projects, migrations, and leading from the front
- Excitement, passion and curiosity about our mission of connecting the world’s health data and improving patient outcomes
We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. 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.
At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.
The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.
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 here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
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