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.
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.
.. 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.