Software Engineer (Python)

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?

• Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Python code to meet project requirements
• API Development: Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs when necessary.
• Testing: Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve existing ones.
• Code Review: Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Maintenance: Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain existing codebase to improve performance and scalability. Work proactively to identify the tech debt items and come with solution to address the same
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate documentation for code, processes, and design.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest Python libraries, frameworks, and industry best practices.

Requirements

What do you bring to the table?

Experience: 3+ years of experience in Python development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python 3.x and familiarity with popular Python libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, Flask, boto3).
• Experience in developing lambda functions.
• Strong understanding of RESTful web services and APIs.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Experience with AWS services such as ECR , Batch jobs, step functions, cloud watch etc
• Experience with Jenkins is a plus

Problem-Solving Skills:

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in the healthcare or life sciences domain
• Strong understanding of application security and OWASP best practices
• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda)
• Proven experience in mentoring junior developers and conducting code reviews

Benefits

• 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...