Versana · 1 month ago
Technical Team Lead – Application Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expVersana is an industry-backed fintech focused on improving the syndicated loan market. They are seeking a Technical Team Lead to guide the Application Development team in building a real-time platform that provides clients with secure access to loan data and analytics.
ConsultingData IntegrationFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
In collaboration with Architects, oversee the technical direction
Drive successful delivery of projects, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability
Collaborate with Product and UX teams to translate client needs into high-impact, high-visibility solutions
Weigh competing priorities of maintainability, performance, and practicality to make sound technical decisions
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
Qualification
Required
BS or BA in Computer Science or related field
7+ 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
Preferred
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
Company
Versana
Versana is an industry-backed fintech company that provides transparency, efficiency and velocity to loan market.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66MKey Investors
Barclays
2024-09-10Series Unknown· $26M
2023-03-28Series Unknown· $40M
Leadership Team
Cynthia Sachs
Founding CEO and Board Member
George Nunn
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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