About Velsera
Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.
Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.
Velsera provides software and professional services for:
- AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
- IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
- Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption
With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!
What will you do
As a Technical Lead, you will guide the design, development, and delivery of modern, scalable software systems with a strong focus on security and compliance. You will lead a team of engineers, participate in architectural decisions, ensure code quality, and collaborate with crossfunctional stakeholders to deliver highperformance products.
- Provide handson leadership contributing to design, development, code reviews, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Lead development of scalable, secure microservices using Java, Python, REST APIs, and supportive frameworks
- Participate in architectural design sessions, define coding standards, and establish engineering best practices
- Oversee integration between applications, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability
- Work closely with product managers, UI/UX, architects, data teams, and leadership to define requirements and align technical goals with business strategy
- Translate requirements into technical solutions, user stories, and engineering estimates
- Stay current with emerging technologies and apply innovations where beneficial
- Work closely with product managers, UI/UX, architects, data teams, and leadership to define requirements and align technical goals with business strategy
- Guide, mentor, and support engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
Requirements
What do you bring to the table
- Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices architecture
- Strong experience with Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (API) and databases
- Handson experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Handson experience upgrading Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks to the latest stable versions, including dependency modernization, refactoring for compatibility, and resolving upgraderelated issues
- Experience with GitLab, automated testing and modern CI/CD workflows
- 8+ years in software engineering with significant experience in Javabased backend systems
- 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Experience in developing software in a regulated environment is a plus
- Experience working in clinical informatics, health care, life sciences or other regulated environments is a plus
Benefits
- Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance
- Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support
- Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow
- Recognition & Rewards - Get recognized for your contributions through structured reward programs and campaigns
- Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable
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