Technical Lead, Engineering (MERN/ Python)

Velsera; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Velsera is seeking an Engineering Manager in Pune to lead multiple software teams and drive architectural excellence across products.

You will coach managers, manage budgets, and collaborate with Product and Customer Operations to deliver high-quality software. Strong leadership and a deep technical background in modern software stacks are required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing managers and engineers.
• Clear communication across technical and non-technical partners.
• Ability to set strategic direction using data and metrics.
• 8+ years in software product development with a technical background.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers and managers, including hiring and coaching.
• Manage budgets for multiple development teams and align with business objectives.
• Improve engineering processes and close operational gaps for efficiency.
• Support multiple product areas and ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with Product and Customer Operations to deliver software features.
• Report on organizational metrics and project status to executives.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Metrics analysis

Software engineering

Agile methodologies

Cloud computing

Microservices

APIs & databases

Java

TypeScript

Node.js

React

NestJS

Python

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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?

• Manage a team of software engineers (hiring, coaching, motivating).
• Managing the budget for multiple development teams, aligning this budget with strategic business objectives.
• Build a cost-efficient, effective engineering organization, by analyzing engineering processes, detecting operational gaps, implementing improvements.
• Support multiple PODs in delivering high-quality software in one or more adjacent product areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product and Customer Operations to ensure the successful delivery of software products.
• Report on status of organizational metrics.

What do you bring to the table?

• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of managers and engineers. At least 2 years of experience in managerial positions.
• The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate well with both technical and non-technical partners across multiple departments.
• Combining profound business insights, critical thinking and problem solving skills to set strategic direction.
• The ability to analyze, define and track key metrics, the ability to act upon these metrics and implement organizational and operational changes.
• A strong technical background in software engineering, with at least 8 years of experience in the software product development industry.
• Experience bringing innovative, industry-leading, category-defining tech products to market.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle management processes.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, a track record of actively driving processes to deliver quality outcomes.
• Good presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience working with executive level internal and external clients/partners, acting as a representative of the company.
• Experience with Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Application Programming Interfaces (API) and databases.
• Experience in Java, TypeScript, Node, React, NestJS and Python.
• Experience in developing software in a regulated environment is a plus.
• Experience working in the clinical informatics, health care and life sciences domain is a plus.
• 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.
• Recognition & Rewards - Get recognized for your contributions through structured reward programs and campaigns.
• Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.