Lead Developer - Java/Kotlin/SaaS

Kelly Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus OR Commission eligible

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Lead Developer in Boston, MA to help streamline how engineering teams build, test, deploy, and maintain software. You will work with backend, DevOps, and other teams to remove bottlenecks, build scalable self-service tools, and advance the SDLC with automation, CI/CD, and infra improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, platform engineering, and enhancing developer tooling in a cloud-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Kotlin or Java and platform engineering.
• Exposure to AWS or other cloud services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical understanding of Kubernetes.
• Experience in cloud-based environments.
• Experience building and improving developer tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead developer efforts to improve engineering productivity and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with backend, DevOps, and other teams to reduce bottlenecks.
• Build scalable, self-service solutions and automated tools.
• Enhance the software development lifecycle through automation and CI/CD.
• Contribute to testing, deployment, and infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Kotlin/Java

Cloud services

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Cloud-based environments

Developer tools

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Job description

$190000 - $210000

Job Description

A global insurance company is hiring a Lead Developer to help improve the way its engineering teams build, test, deploy, and maintain software. In this position, you’ll work on internal platforms, automation, and development tools that help engineers work more efficiently and deliver high-quality software.

You’ll work closely with backend, DevOps, and other engineering teams to identify development bottlenecks and build scalable, self-service solutions. This role will also focus on improving the software development lifecycle through automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, and AI-powered tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with Kotlin or Java and platform engineering
• Exposure to AWS or other cloud services
• Experience with CI/CD
• Technical understanding of Kubernetes
• Experience in cloud-based environments
• Experience building and improving developer tools and processes

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a SaaS environment or experience in the insurance industry
• B. Sc in Computer Science or equivalent degree
• 3+ years of backend team lead/management experience
• 5+ years’ experience of backend developer in fast paced cloud-oriented organization

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On
• Building tools and platforms that improve developer productivity
• Improving software development lifecycle
• Developing self service solutions for engineering teams
• Identify and solving development bottlenecks
• Improving testing, building, and deployment

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) {including match – if applicable}

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.