Senior Backend Developer - Kotlin/Java/SaaS

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) including match

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is hiring a Backend Software Engineer in Boston to build and scale the digital insurance platform. You will develop backend systems, APIs, and product features while collaborating with frontend teams and other groups to shape core internal systems from inception through design, coding, testing, production, and experimentation with AI tools.

The role emphasizes 100% hands-on backend work, owning features end-to-end, and leveraging AI-powered development tools to boost

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend software development experience.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
• Experience with Kotlin/Java and cloud services (AWS or similar).

Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On backend development.
• Build and maintain backend applications and APIs.
• Design, code, test, and deploy new product features.
• Collaborate with product and frontend engineering teams.
• Use AI-powered tools to improve development and experimentation.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

AWS

CI/CD

Distributed systems

AI/LLM tools

SQL

OOP

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

A global insurance company in Boston is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale the technology by powering its digital insurance platform. In this position, you’ll be developing backend systems, APIs, and product features, all while working closely with frontend developers and other teams.

Job Description

A global insurance company in Boston is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale the technology by powering its digital insurance platform. In this position, you’ll be developing backend systems, APIs, and product features, all while working closely with frontend developers and other teams. In this role, you'll be a part of a small team in shaping the core internal systems that are essential to the company's software engineering environment. You’ll also take ownership of features from inception through design, coding, testing, production, and use AI tools to improve developer productivity and experimentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with Kotlin and Java
• Exposure to AWS or other cloud services
• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience with highly distributed systems
• Skilled with AI/LLM powered development tools
• Experience with relational databases and SQL skills
• Excellent understanding of OOP concepts

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a SaaS environment or experience in the insurance industry
• B. Sc in Computer Science or equivalent degree
• 6+ years of backend software development experience

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On
• Building and maintaining backend applications
• Designing, coding, testing, and deploying new product features
• Collaborating with product, frontend engineering teams
• Use Ai powered tools to improve development and experimentation

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.