Software Engineer (Python)

Welcome to the era of Velsera! Seven Bridges, Pierian & UgenTec have combined to become Velsera.

Velsera is the precision engine company. We empower researchers, scientists, and clinicians to drive precision R&D, expand access to, and more effectively leverage analytics at the point of care. 

We unify technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem. This interweaves diverse biomedical communities, allowing them to build upon each other’s success and accelerate medical breakthroughs that positively impact human health.

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our team which located in 14 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.

What do you bring to the table?

• Experience: 5+ 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

Our Core Values

People first. We create collaborative and supportive environments by operating with respect and flexibility to promote mental, emotional and physical health. We practice empathy by treating others the way they want to be treated and assuming positive intent. We are proud of our inclusive diverse team and humble ourselves to learn about and build our connection with each other.

Patient focused. We act with swift determination without sacrificing our expectations of quality. We are driven by providing exceptional solutions for our customers to positively impact patient lives. Considering what is at stake, we challenge ourselves to develop the best solution, not just the easy one. 

Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable and strive for transparent communication to build trust amongst ourselves and our customers. We take ownership of our results as we know what we do matters and collectively we will change the healthcare industry. We are thoughtful and intentional with every customer interaction understanding the overall impact on human health. 

Curious. We ask questions and actively listen in order to learn and continuously improve. We embrace change and the opportunities it presents to make each other better. We strive to be on the cutting edge of science and technology innovation by encouraging creativity. 

Impactful. We take our social responsibility with the seriousness it deserves and hold ourselves to a high standard. We improve our sustainability by encouraging discussion and taking action as it relates to our natural, social and economic resource footprint. We are devoted to our humanitarian mission and look for new ways to make the world a better place. 

Velsera is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Velsera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry.