Vena Solutions

SaaS financial planning with Excel integration

Technical Lead - Staff Developer, Software Development

Engineering LeadershipUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, India₹3.3M - ₹4.5M /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on server-side engineering.
At least 3 years of experience leading software development teams as a Technical Lead or in a similar leadership capacity.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience delivering against SaaS product roadmaps, with a focus on improving development efficiency and delivery outcomes.
Experience mentoring engineers and leading effective project planning and execution.
Hands-on experience working in Agile development environments.
Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day engineering operations to deliver product enhancements while maintaining and improving codebase quality and sustainability.
Serve as the team's technical leader and partner with Software Architects on system design decisions for major initiatives aligned with the broader architectural vision.
Address complex technical challenges with hands-on solutions while enabling team members to contribute to problem-solving.
Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure roadmaps are realistic, delivery commitments are met, and resource gaps are identified and addressed.
Review epics and project scopes to ensure work is well-defined, prioritized, and understood by the team.
Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, pair programming, and code reviews.
Identify, prioritize, and address technical debt during sprint and quarterly planning.
Promote engineering best practices, development standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
Act as a Guild or Chapter Lead to drive cross-team alignment and advance engineering practices across the organization.
Drive adoption of AI-driven development practices and tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate software delivery.

Desired Qualifications

Extensive experience designing, developing, and optimizing complex Power BI solutions, including enterprise-grade dashboards and semantic models.
Proficiency in DAX and the ability to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable data models.
Proficiency in Power Query (M) and experience building a production-level Power BI connector.
Experience applying advancements in business intelligence, cloud, DevOps, and AI-driven analytics.
Experience identifying gaps and leading improvements in BI tools, data architecture, and development processes to improve performance and usability.
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including data storage, processing, and analytics, to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant data solutions.
Exposure to AI and machine learning capabilities in Power BI and the broader Microsoft ecosystem, including AI visuals, Copilot, and Azure AI services, and ability to translate them into business value.

This role will be based in Pune, with an in-office requirement. Candidates located in or willing to relocate to Pune are encouraged to apply.

Vena Solutions is seeking a Technical Lead - Staff Software Developer who will act as an engineering team leader driving high-quality delivery of product improvements, while staying hands-on and contributing to the codebase for our cloud-native SaaS product.

Lead day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-impact product enhancements while maintaining and improving long-term codebase quality and sustainability.
Serve as the technical leader within the team, partnering with Software Architects to drive system design decisions for major initiatives in alignment with the broader architectural vision.
Tackle complex technical challenges, providing hands-on solutions while empowering team members to contribute effectively to problem-solving efforts.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers to ensure roadmaps are realistic, delivery commitments are met, and resource gaps are proactively identified and addressed.
Critically review epics and project scopes to ensure work is well-defined, properly prioritized, and clearly understood by the team.
Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, pair programming, and thoughtful code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence.
Champion long-term codebase health by ensuring technical debt is appropriately identified, prioritized, and addressed during sprint and quarterly planning.
Promote and uphold engineering best practices, development standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
Act as a Guild or Chapter Lead, driving cross-team alignment and advancing engineering practices at the organizational level.
Drive the adoption of AI-driven development practices and innovative tooling to enhance engineering productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate high-quality software delivery.

8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on server-side engineering
With 3+ years of experience leading software development teams as a Tech Lead (or operating in a similar leadership capacity)
Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle
Demonstrated experience delivering against SaaS product roadmaps, with a focus on improving development efficiency and delivery outcomes
Strong track record in mentoring engineers and leading effective project planning and execution
Hands-on experience working within Agile development environments
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders
Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

Extensive experience designing, developing, and optimizing complex Power BI solutions, including enterprise-grade dashboards and semantic models
Proficiency in DAX with a strong ability to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable data models
Proficiency in Power Query (M), Experience to build production level PowerBI connector
Proven track record of staying ahead of industry trends and applying advancements in Business Intelligence, cloud, DevOps, and AI-driven analytics
Experience identifying gaps and leading improvements in BI tools, data architecture, and development processes to drive performance and usability
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services (e.g., data storage, processing, and analytics), ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant data solutions
Exposure to AI/ML capabilities within Power BI and the broader Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., AI visuals, Copilot, Azure AI services), with the ability to translate them into business value

Base salary range 3,334,976 - 4,512,026 INR
*Our salaries are tailored to roles, levels and locations. Your individual pay within this range is influenced by factors like work location, skills, experience and education. As you progress in your role, your compensation may adapt, offering flexibility for growth beyond initial levels. For specifics, your recruiter will provide details and address any questions during the hiring process.

About the Company

Vena Solutions

SaaS financial planning with Excel integration

Vena Solutions provides a SaaS financial planning and management platform called Vena Complete Planning. It sits in the cloud and connects to Microsoft Excel, so users can keep using a familiar tool while gaining more planning power. The product uses artificial intelligence and flexible data modeling to combine financial, operational, and other data, delivering insights and automating routine tasks. It also offers automated workflows, integrations with source systems, and strong security within a structured database, helping teams collaborate and make better financial decisions. What sets it apart is the combination of Excel-based workflows with a full planning platform, enterprise-grade security, and cross-department data connections that reveal dependencies and trends. The company aims to help businesses streamline their planning processes, improve financial resilience, and drive growth.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $415M
Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
Founded: 2011

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