Technical Lead (Application Development - New York)

• Versana is looking for a highly motivated Technical Lead to guide our Application Development team’s technical implementation of Versana’s real-time syndicated loan platform. The platform delivers a streamlined interface that provides clients with secure, real-time access to loan data, analytics, and positions
• As Technical Lead, you’ll work closely with seasoned engineers, product and project managers, and UX designers to drive the technical direction, ensure delivery excellence, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. You must have a strong technical foundation in full-stack engineering, a passion for scalable design, and a hands-on approach to mentorship and problem-solving
• You will play a pivotal role in shaping one of Versana’s product verticals—leading the design and delivery of performant, secure, and intuitive applications that set a new standard for the syndicated loan market
• In collaboration with Architects, oversee the technical direction
• Drive successful delivery of solutions, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability
• Collaborate with Product and UX teams to translate client needs into high-impact, high-visibility solutions
• Build test automation across the full stack of our software and enforce engineering best practices
• Optimize application performance and reliability in a cloud environment
• Serve as the technical authority and primary point of contact for the squad
• Guide architectural discussions, code reviews, and implementation decisions
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and security best practices
• Identify and introduce new tools and frameworks to improve team efficiency and product quality
• Establish and evolve the technical foundation and culture for the Application Development squad
• Partner with Product Managers and Technical Project Managers to define scope, timelines, and priorities
• Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders clearly and proactively
• Collaborate with other leads to ensure alignment across squads and technical domains
• Provide day-to-day technical mentorship, unblock challenges, and foster a culture of continuous learning
• Help onboard and support new engineers, ensuring consistent growth and high engagement
• Collaborate with People Managers to identify development opportunities and provide performance feedback
• Discover ways to increase team productivity and efficiency through improved processes and tooling

Benefits

• Company equity
• Medical, dental and vision insurance covered 100%
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays, paid sick days and generous PTO- Curiosity and willingness to learn, teach, and grow within a collaborative team environment
• Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization
• BS or BA in Computer Science or related field
• Proficiency with REST APIs, GraphQL, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
• 10+ years of full-stack development experience (Java/Spring Boot backend and React/Angular with TypeScript/JavaScript frontend)
• Proven experience leading technical projects or teams in an agile environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud computing platforms
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks (Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, etc.)
• Exposure to advanced UI frameworks, charting libraries, or design systems (AG Grid, D3, etc.)
• Familiarity with accessibility and responsive design principles
• Experience in financial services, particularly syndicated loans or leveraged finance
• Track record of building scalable enterprise applications within a regulated domain