Technical Lead, Real-Time Application Platform

Versana; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Versana, a data and technology company focused on syndicated loans, seeks a Technical Lead to guide the Application Development team's technical implementation of its real-time platform.

You will work with engineers, product managers, and UX designers to drive technical direction, ensure delivery excellence, and mentor others across the stack. The role emphasizes building scalable, secure, and intuitive applications with hands-on leadership in architecture, testing, and cloud performance.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of full-stack development experience (Java/Spring Boot backend and React/Angular with TypeScript/JavaScript frontend).
• Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience leading technical projects or teams in an agile environment.
• Proficiency with REST APIs, GraphQL, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, teach, and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical direction in collaboration with Architects.
• Drive successful delivery of solutions with quality, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Product and UX teams to translate client needs into high-impact solutions.
• Build test automation across the full stack and enforce engineering best practices.
• Optimize application performance and reliability in a cloud environment.
• Serve as the technical authority and primary point of contact for the squad.
• Guide architectural discussions, code reviews, and implementation decisions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and security best practices.
• Identify and introduce new tools and frameworks to improve efficiency.
• Establish and evolve the technical foundation and culture for the Application Development squad.
• Partner with Product Managers to define scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other leads to align domains and squads.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

React/Angular

TypeScript/JavaScript

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Cloud infrastructure

Architectural design

Mentorship

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber

AG Grid

D3

SQL/NoSQL

GraphQL tooling

Job description

Versana, a data and technology company focused on syndicated loans, seeks a Technical Lead to guide the Application Development team's technical implementation of its real-time platform.

You will work with engineers, product managers, and UX designers to drive technical direction, ensure delivery excellence, and mentor others across the stack. The role emphasizes building scalable, secure, and intuitive applications with hands-on leadership in architecture, testing, and cloud performance.