Technical Lead – Application Development

Versana

Technical Lead guiding Application Development for Versana's loan platform. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and UX to ensure delivery excellence.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-stack development with a focus on Java/Spring Boot and React/Angular, alongside a strong understanding of application architecture and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead technical projects, mentor teams, and drive collaboration across cross-functional groups.

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Full-Stack DevelopmentJava/Spring BootReact/AngularREST APIsAgile Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentJavaSpring BootReactAngularTypeScriptJavaScriptREST APIsGraphQLSQL

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCuriosityMentorship

Tools & Technologies

GitMavenGradleCI/CD PipelinesNoSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Computer ScienceBA in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Application ArchitectureDesign PatternsPerformance OptimizationCloud EnvironmentEngineering Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularCloudGradleGraphQLJavaJavaScriptMavenNoSQLReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or BA in Computer Science or related field.
10+ years of full-stack development experience (Java/Spring Boot backend and React/Angular with TypeScript/JavaScript frontend).
Strong understanding of application architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.
Proven experience leading technical projects or teams in an agile environment.
Proficiency with REST APIs, GraphQL, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Curiosity and willingness to learn, teach, and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned from time to time as operational needs evolve
Periodically work outside standard business hours, such as during infrastructure upgrades and/or releases
Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.