Backend Engineer (Java)

Datavant is expanding its global footprint with the development of our Life Sciences Tech Hub in Barcelona. We are seeking talented technical professionals who are product-oriented, impact-driven, and motivated to help shape the future of healthcare technology. As a Software Engineer in our Life Sciences Tech Hub, you will design and build systems that enable secure, privacy-preserving access to high-quality healthcare data used by pharmaceutical companies, biotech innovators, and research organizations worldwide.

Requirements

• 5+ years of prior experience writing production-level code in Java.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in debugging and optimizing batch JVM processes and scaling vertically.

Benefits

• 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 kitchen
• Comprehensive private health insurance, including out-of-network reimbursement options
• 25 days of annual paid leave
• Six-week “Work from Anywhere” policy