Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead, Engineering (MERN / Python)

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?

• Leading and mentoring a team of software developers, providing technical guidance, feedback and support.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements & define technical solutions to deliver high-quality software products.
• Design software systems, considering scalability, performance and security needs.
• Troubleshooting, resolving technical issues and addressing challenges in project implementation.
• Implementing best practices, coding standards and quality assurance processes within the team.
• Participating in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Serving as a technical expert and advocate for innovation and continuous improvement within the team and company.

What do you bring to the table?

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of managers and engineers. At least 2 years of experience in managerial positions. 

• The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate well with both technical and non-technical partners across multiple departments. 

• Combining profound business insights, critical thinking and problem solving skills to set strategic direction. 

• The ability to analyze, define and track key metrics, the ability to act upon these metrics and implement organizational and operational changes. 

• A strong technical background in software engineering, with at least 8 years of experience in the software product development industry. 

• Experience bringing innovative, industry-leading, category-defining tech products to market. 

• Experience with Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle management processes. 

• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, a track record of actively driving processes to deliver quality outcomes. 

• Good presentation, oral, and written communication skills. 

• Experience working with executive level internal and external clients/partners, acting as a representative of the company. 

• Experience with Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (API) and databases. 

• Experience in Java, TypeScript, Node, React, NestJS and Python. 

• Experience in developing software in a regulated environment is a plus. 

• Experience working in the clinical informatics, health care and life sciences domain is a plus.  

• 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.
• & Many More...