DevEx Engineering Lead: AI-Driven SDLC Architect

OpenTalent; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ERGO NEXT is building a world-class Developer Experience team and seeks a Team Lead to shape the developer journey across the organization. You will lead Backend and DevOps engineers, drive AI-enabled SDLC initiatives, and champion a Platform-as-a-Product mindset.

You will partner with the Israeli site to align strategies and deliver a superior developer experience company-wide. The role requires a CS degree, 3+ years as backend team lead, and 5+ years backend in cloud environments.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience as a Backend team lead.
• 5+ years of experience as a Backend Developer in a cloud oriented organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and planning abilities.
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Proven track record delivering meaningful projects within SDLC.
• Interest in applying AI technologies to the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional Backend and DevOps team.
• Drive technical excellence and developer experience initiatives.
• Partner with R&D to align platform capabilities with developer needs.
• Define and execute strategy for an Agentic SDLC using AI.
• Foster growth and continuous learning within the team.

Skills

Backend leadership

Backend development

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

AI tooling

Job description

ERGO NEXT is building a world-class Developer Experience team and seeks a Team Lead to shape the developer journey across the organization. You will lead Backend and DevOps engineers, drive AI-enabled SDLC initiatives, and champion a Platform-as-a-Product mindset.

You will partner with the Israeli site to align strategies and deliver a superior developer experience company-wide. The role requires a CS degree, 3+ years as backend team lead, and 5+ years backend in cloud environments.