Technical Lead

The Opportunity: You'll own the technical delivery of a project team: the quality, pace, and direction of the work. You'll partner with project managers, requirements engineers, and QA to turn client needs into working systems for life sciences startups, CROs, and lab software teams. This is a technical leadership role. You'll lead through project ownership and mentorship, while people management is handled by engineering managers. Our Approach: We build on strong engineering fundamentals: solid methodology, rigorous testing, and sound architecture. We use AI tools like Claude and Codex where they speed up delivery, while keeping critical thinking and engineering discipline at the center. We own the quality, accuracy, and understanding of the code we ship.

What You'll Do: Own technical delivery for a project team, from architecture to release. Turn requirements into well-defined stories and tasks in partnership with project managers and requirements engineers. Make project-level architecture decisions and document them in ADRs. Design, build, and deploy cloud applications on AWS or Azure. Mentor engineers through code reviews and direct conversations. Guide engineers through difficult problems rather than solving them outright. Keep clients informed on status, technical decisions, and risks. Join pre-sales conversations with solution outlines and rough estimates. Bring AI tooling into how the team reviews code, breaks down stories, and documents decisions. Ensure testing and quality practices are upheld across the project.

Experience: 6+ years of software development experience. Experience leading technical work on a team, formally or informally. Hands‑on design of systems that span multiple components. Experience deploying and operating applications on AWS or Azure. Mindset: Comfort making decisions and leading a team through ambiguity. Genuine interest in helping other engineers grow. Clear communication with clients and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have: Experience with life sciences organizations, lab systems, or regulated scientific software. Familiarity with HIPAA, FDA, or GxP requirements. A consulting or client-services background. Pre-sales, estimation, or proposal experience. AWS or Azure certifications. Tech You'll Use: .NET, Python, or Node.js on the back end JavaScript/TypeScript with React or similar on the front end Postgres, SQL Server, or other relational databases AWS or Azure Docker or Kubernetes AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code Company Benefits & Perks 20+ days of PTO accruable in the first year! Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with HMO and PPO options Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions 401(k) with guaranteed company match (Traditional and Roth options) 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability 100% company-paid life insurance with option to increase coverage 100% company-paid identity theft protection On-site gym with basketball court Hybrid/remote schedule with home office stipend Fresh fruit, healthy snacks, and beverages provided daily Bonus certification program (Microsoft, AWS, PMP, IIBA, etc.) Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal, financial services) Monthly and Quarterly Recognition Awards with spot bonuses Company-supported community outreach and volunteer opportunities Employee-run committee involvement opportunities Collaborative culture founded on realized values and incredible people Yahara Software LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive salary and benefits. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis and can work on-site in our office located in Madison, Wisconsin.