Software Engineer (Java / Springboot)

Velsera; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Learning & development

Team events

Job summary

Velsera, a Boston-based company accelerating life sciences software, seeks a skilled backend engineer to join our growing team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable Java/Spring Boot applications, implement robust APIs, and collaborate across AI-assisted development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include cloud-native deployments on AWS, CI/CD through Jenkins or GitLab, debt reduction via test-driven development, and a focus on code quality, security, and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong backend development with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid knowledge of MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AWS services and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services.
• Leverage AWS to build and deploy cloud-native apps.
• Write clean, well-documented code with strong testing.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Ensure security best practices and compliance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful API

Microservices

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

AWS

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS CodePipeline

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job 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?

Technical Proficiency and Execution

• Development: Develop, test, & maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.

• Cloud Services: Knowledge of AWS services for building & deploying cloud-native applications.

• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to industry best practices and internal coding standards.

• AI-Assisted Development: Effectively leverage AI-assisted development tools, applying prompt engineering and context management techniques to improve productivity and code quality, while critically reviewing and validating AI-generated outputs.

• Unit Testing and CI/CD: Create comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and participate in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS Code-Pipeline.

• Debugging and Optimization: Troubleshoot, profile, and optimize existing code for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Security, Compliance, and Best Practices

• Secure Coding: Follow secure coding practices and comply with organizational and client-specific security policies and standards.

• Compliance Awareness: Understand and adhere to applicable data privacy, compliance, and governance regulations while building cloud-native solutions.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date system and process documentation, especially for production-critical services.

Ownership and Delivery

• End-to-End Ownership: Take responsibility for assigned features or modules from design through deployment and monitoring.

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Build features with a deep understanding of user needs and business impact.

• Incident Response: Participate in production support activities, including bug fixes, incident resolution, and root cause analysis, when required.

Agile Development and SAFe Practices

• Quarterly Planning Participation: Actively participate in Planning sessions, contributing to estimation, capacity planning, and defining objectives.

• Iteration Execution: Work in short iterations/sprints, delivering committed stories, and attending regular ceremonies (daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives).

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, & fellow developers to align development efforts with business goals.

Communication and Collaboration

• Asynchronous and Synchronous Communication: Maintain clear, timely, and effective communication using tools like Microsoft Teams, Jira, and Confluence.

• Cross-Time zone Coordination: Coordinate effectively with global and cross-functional teams, spread across multiple time zones

What do you bring to the table?

• 3+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong backend development skills with Java and Spring Boot

• Hands-on experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture

• Solid understanding of MongoDB and PostgreSQL (intermediate level)

• Familiarity with AWS services, including Lambda, EKS, Step Functions, and CloudWatch

• Practical experience with AI-assisted development, including creating effective prompts, using reusable AI skills and understanding how tools and integrations such as MCP can enhance development workflows

• 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...