Technical Lead

Yahara Software•Madison, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yahara is hiring a Technical Lead to own the technical delivery of a project team serving scientific organizations, including life sciences startups, CROs, lab software teams, and scientific instrument makers. The role is responsible for the quality, pace, and technical direction of project work, partnering with project managers, requirements engineers, and QA to turn client needs into working systems. This is a technical leadership position centered on project ownership and mentorship; people management is handled by engineering managers. The Technical Lead will make project-level architecture decisions, design and deliver cloud applications, uphold engineering and testing practices, and communicate project status, decisions, and risks to clients. The team uses strong engineering fundamentals and may use AI tools to speed delivery while retaining responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and understanding of shipped code. This is a full-time, salaried hybrid position based out of Yahara’s Madison, Wisconsin office. The company is unable to provide sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the U.S. and able to work on-site in the Madison office.

Requirements

At least 6 years of software development experience.
Experience leading technical work on a team, formally or informally.
Hands-on experience designing systems spanning multiple components.
Experience deploying and operating applications on AWS or Azure.
Comfort making decisions and leading a team through ambiguity.
Genuine interest in helping other engineers grow.
Clear communication with clients and non-technical stakeholders.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis and able to work on-site in the Madison, Wisconsin office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with life sciences organizations, lab systems, or regulated scientific software.
Familiarity with HIPAA, FDA, or GxP requirements.
Consulting or client-services background.
Pre-sales, estimation, or proposal experience.
AWS or Azure certifications.

Responsibilities

Own technical delivery for a project team, from architecture through release.
Partner with project managers and requirements engineers to turn requirements into well-defined stories and tasks.
Make project-level architecture decisions and document them in architecture decision records (ADRs).
Design, build, deploy, and operate cloud applications on AWS or Azure.
Mentor engineers through code reviews and direct conversations, guiding them through difficult problems rather than solving problems for them.
Keep clients informed about project status, technical decisions, and risks.
Participate in pre-sales conversations by providing solution outlines and rough estimates.
Incorporate AI tools into code review, story breakdown, and decision documentation workflows.
Ensure testing and quality practices are upheld across the project.

Benefits

20+ days of PTO accruable in the first year.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HMO and PPO options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions.
401(k) with guaranteed company match and Traditional and Roth options.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance, with the option to increase coverage.
Company-paid identity theft protection.
On-site gym with basketball court.
Hybrid/remote schedule with a home office stipend.
Fresh fruit, healthy snacks, and beverages provided daily.
Bonus certification program, including Microsoft, AWS, PMP, and IIBA certifications.
Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and legal and 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.