Technical Lead - Engineering

Technical Lead, Engineering

Velsera · Pune, India (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02

Workplace: remote

Department: Technology

Description

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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