Datavant, the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare, is today revealing that more than 40 people have joined its Irish team in the six months since it announced its expansion into Ireland.
At the end of March, Datavant announced it was to hire 125 new roles at its global R&D centre in Galway before the end of 2027; over one-third (43) of this overall figure have already been hired.
The tech roles that have already been filled include software engineering, data science, test automation, product management, information technology and technical writing as the company builds a full end-to-end capability in Galway.
The next phase of hiring has already begun, focusing on Software Engineering, Full Stack and Front-End Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Test Engineers, IT Professional and, Data Scientists.
The teams will be supported by Software Engineering Managers who also are being actively recruited at present.
Datavant is also today announcing the appointment of Josh Builder as its new Chief Technology Officer.
The New York-based CTO is well-known in the health tech sector in Galway, where he has led tech expansions in a number of multinationals based in the city.
Josh was CTO of Signify Health and then went on to be part of the CVS Health technology leadership team when the company was acquired by CVS Health.
Prior to that, Josh was CTO and Product Officer at Rent the Runway. Both Signify Health and Rent the Runway had a strong tech presence in Galway. Previously, he was CTO at SoulCycle.
Datavant Ireland is currently operating out of the PorterShed in Galway city centre but will soon be headquartered in a new 15,000 square foot office at the Bonham Quay campus overlooking the waterfront in early 2026.
The company is currently fitting out the top two floors in the Calatrava building at Bonham Quay and will eventually have up to 160 workspaces, with bespoke environments for company-wide town hall meetings, team meet ups, ideation sessions and recreational activities.
Datavant employs more than 8,000 people worldwide, developing secure healthcare data exchanges that allow for seamless sharing of health information, while also preserving patient privacy.
The Galway R&D Centre is supporting the company’s overall global development approach to product development and is already operating as an integrated part of Datavant’s tech and product development team.
Datavant VP, Global Technology Operations and Site Lead for Datavant Ireland Deirdre Giblin says, “Since launching on March 31st, we’ve built a strong foundation here in Galway, and reaching more than 40 hires in our first six months has exceeded all our expectations.”
“It’s a major milestone and a clear signal of the strength of the talent pipeline we’re tapping into here in Ireland.”
“We’ve attracted exceptional people across core areas like software engineering, data science, test automation and technical writing - that’s a brilliant skill to have in any organisation, because that’s really taking the customer understanding of how to use the product, and ensuring that we have the correct documentation around it.”
“This is more than just numbers—it’s about depth of skill and purpose. The engineers and data scientists we’ve hired are solving complex challenges, while our test teams are ensuring every product we release meets the highest standards.”
“The addition of technical writers has been a strategic investment, helping ensure our users understand and benefit fully from the products we build.”
Datavant CTO Josh Builder said, “I’m thrilled to be joining the incredible team at Datavant. What excites me most is the opportunity to grow our technology presence here in the West of Ireland, building a hub that will play a central role in Datavant’s global engineering efforts.”
“As CTO, my focus will be on positioning our teams to deliver at scale, investing in our people, and making sure our technology continues to set the bar for reliability and innovation in healthcare.”
“On a personal note, it’s wonderful to be back in Galway, a city where I’ve spent some of the most meaningful years of my career, and one that feels like a second home.”
