Technical Lead, DevOps

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?

As a Technical Lead for DevOps, you will be at the forefront of integrating and automating processes across the software development lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to streamline deployment pipelines, enhance system reliability, and ensure optimal performance of our solutions.

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment.
• Evaluate and implement DevOps tools and techniques to improve system efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with software engineers to streamline system integration and deployments for various applications.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
• Drive practices for ensuring security, compliance, and best operational practices across our infrastructure.
• Mentor and train team members on DevOps best practices and tools.
• Work with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc.) and manage infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in the DevOps space and evaluate their potential applicability.

What do you bring to the table?

• 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps or systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI or similar.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Proficient with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and infrastructure as code (IAC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Comprehensive understanding of networking, security, and system architecture.
• Experience monitoring systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and provide innovative solutions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in regulated environments (such as healthcare or life sciences) 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...