Engineering Manager

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?

• You assess the needs of agile teams: hire and onboard new team members as required within predefined budgets.
• You motivate the team to deliver their best work in a healthy sustainable environment.
• People management for 6 to 12 software engineers: conduct performance reviews, coach and mentor engineers to support their growth and development.
• Guide teams through architectural discussions and technology choices, ensuring alignment with best practices and business goals.
• Act as a technology leader, staying current with industry trends and emerging tools, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• You drive the delivery of high-quality software in a regulated environment, according to the teams’ quarterly plans. You protect the teams from disturbance & disruption while prioritizing critical issues with the teams.
• You support the team in quarterly planning: as an Engineering Manager, you facilitate discussions between Engineering, Product & Business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product and Customer Operations to ensure the successful delivery of software products.
• Build a deep understanding of Velsera’s product offering from a business, a customer, a product, and a technology perspective.
• You report on the status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to management using predefined metrics.
• You ensure that agile software development methodologies are implemented and processes are efficient and effective. You suggest cross-team process improvements when applicable.

What do you bring to the table?

• 10+ years in the field of software engineering and 3+ years in Engineering management
• Relevant experience in Life Sciences background
• Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of software engineers.
• The ability to clearly communicate and collaborate well with both technical and non-technical partners.
• A problem-solver attitude as a servant leader for agile engineering teams, providing solutions to unblock both people and processes.
• Proven experience guiding teams through architectural decisions and technical design reviews.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS, Java, Python, and MongoDB.
• A strong technical background in software engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in the software development industry.
• 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 in developing software in a regulated environment 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.
• & Many More...