Technical Lead, Engineering

About this role

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 cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver high‑performance products.

• Provide hands‑on 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.

• Hands‑on experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Hands‑on experience upgrading Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks to the latest stable versions, including dependency modernization, refactoring for compatibility, and resolving upgrade‑related issues.

• Experience with GitLab, automated testing and modern CI/CD workflows.

• 8+ years in software engineering with significant experience in Java‑based backend systems.

• 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical 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.

• Experience with AI-native tools and integrating AI/ML or LLM-based features into applications.
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.

• Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.

• & Many More...