Senior Software Engineer (Python) - On Contract for 6-12 Months

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: 6+ 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: Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• 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...