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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...
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  • How many years of total work experience do you have? written answer
  • Can you share an overview of your experience in software engineering, particularly your work with Java-based backend systems? written answer
  • How many years of experience do you have working in a product company? Please name them. written answer
  • Could you describe your experience in technical leadership roles? What kinds of teams have you led, and what were your main responsibilities? written answer
  • How many years of experience do you have working in a life sciences company? Please name them. written answer
  • Have you been involved in upgrading Java, Spring Boot, or related frameworks to newer versions? Please describe the process and any challenges you encountered. written answer
  • What experience do you have integrating AI/ML or large language model (LLM) features into software applications? Can you share an example? written answer
  • What is your experience in Java migration (Java 11 to Java 17) as well as spring boot framework migrations? Please provide details on the work completed. written answer
  • How many years of experience do you have in Docker and Kubernetes? written answer
  • Are you able to participate in occasional late-evening meetings when required? yes / no
  • I have read and understood the Privacy Notice (available at the bottom of this page) and agree to the processing of my personal data in accordance with it. I understand that my information will be retained only for as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized unless a longer retention period is required. I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting Velsera, subject to applicable legal and contractual requirements. yes / no

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