Remote Technical Lead, Engineering

Description:

• Velsera is a company formed in 2023 with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights in medicine.
• The company provides software and professional services for AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development, IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval, and clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption.
• 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.
• Responsibilities include providing hands-on leadership, leading the development of scalable, secure microservices, participating in architectural design sessions, overseeing application integration, and translating requirements into technical solutions.
• You will also stay current with emerging technologies, guide and mentor engineers, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Requirements:

• Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices architecture is required.
• Strong experience with Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (API), and databases is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) is essential.
• You must have hands-on experience upgrading Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks to the latest stable versions, including dependency modernization and resolving upgrade-related issues.
• Experience with GitLab, automated testing, and modern CI/CD workflows is required.
• A minimum of 8 years in software engineering with significant experience in Java-based backend systems is necessary.
• You should have at least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.
• 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 also a plus.

Benefits:

• The position offers flexible work and time off, embracing hybrid work models and providing unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employees have access to comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
• Continuous learning and development programs are available to help employees upskill and grow in their professional journey.
• Employees can get recognized for their contributions through structured reward programs and campaigns.
• The company promotes an engaging and fun work culture with team events, celebrations, and activities that make every workday enjoyable.
• Additional benefits are also available.