Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Python

Revalia is pioneering Human Data Trials — a new paradigm for accelerating translational medicine by linking donated human organs to cutting-edge research. Our platform provides biotech, pharma, and medtech innovators with unparalleled access to human biology at scale, reducing reliance on animal models and speeding the path to patients.

We are seeking a highly skilled backend/full-stack engineer who doesn't just write code—you architect elegant solutions. You have immense hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI, and you understand how to build systems that scale. You're proficient with modern AI coding tools and use them strategically to enhance your productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality and security. You take pride in crafting performant, reliable backend services and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

You're curious, adaptable, and excited about staying at the forefront of backend innovation while maintaining strong fundamentals in distributed systems and cloud architecture.

As a Staff Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing backend systems and full-stack features that power our web applications. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver reliable, performant services that scale with our business. Your technical expertise in Python/FastAPI and AWS infrastructure, combined with proficiency in AI coding tools, will enable you to write efficient, maintainable code at scale while staying at the forefront of backend development practices.

This position is fully remote with the expectation to travel quarterly to our office in New Haven, CT. We do not provide work visa sponsorship. This position is only open to candidates who are legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Role model the Revalia Bio’s Company Values of world class collaboration, cultivating deep trust, relentless adaptability, and to persevere with uncommon grit.
• Display high levels of personal integrity and be able to express opinions or concerns directly and without triangulation, demonstrating honesty, openness, and a positive outlook at all times.
• Seek to promote collaboration and be curious (and not judgmental) about opposing opinions.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs or to personal development opportunities. Able to fully embrace feedback and training to continuously improve performance and relationships.
• Display determination and perseverance to problem solve, create, innovate, and develop.
• Demonstrate commitment to own personal growth and development. Be “all-in” when participating in Company activities and programs related to personal and professional development and training.
• Commitment to the growth and development of their team including participation in 360 reviews where requested.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in team environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex requirements into manageable, testable solutions
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality and system reliability
• Self-motivated with an intrinsic drive to learn and adapt to emerging technologies
• Proactive in identifying and addressing technical debt and suggesting architectural improvements
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional work experience in Dev Ops, security, and cloud infrastructure – We use Git Hub Actions
  , Docker, and AWS CDK extensively

• Advanced proficiency in Python
  , including modern Python practices, async programming, and framework expertise
• Strong expertise in FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (Django, Flask), including dependency injection, middleware, and OpenAPI/Swagger integration
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL
  , including schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and migrations
• Solid understanding of AWS services
  , particularly RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS/SNS, and related infrastructure
• Hands-on experience wi…