Technical Lead

Ready to lead how software gets built not just build it Join Yahara as a Technical Lead delivering software for labs researchers and scientific instrument makers.

About Yahara:

We help scientific organizations solve hard problems and move their industries forward from life sciences startups and CROs to the teams building lab software and scientific instruments. Its work were proud of and were excited about the successes still ahead.

Join a team recognized as one of Madison Magazines Best Places to Work where innovation thrives and collaboration drives success. We dont just build software. We empower people and transform industries.

Important Notes about this Position:

• This is a hybrid position based out of our office in Madison WI.
• We are unable to provide sponsorship.

The Opportunity:

Youll own the technical delivery of a project team: the quality pace and direction of the work. Youll 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. Youll 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 Youll 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.

What Youll Bring:

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 Youll Use:

• .NET Python or 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

If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources via email at

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.

Required Experience:

Manager