Senior Platform Engineer/Boston/Hybrid

Kelly Services; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering to lead the platform and drive AI-assisted development in a cloud-native setting. You will bridge global initiatives with local teams, shaping software delivery and developer productivity.

The role focuses on cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and AI-driven engineering innovation in a fast-paced environment, offering visibility and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a cloud-native environment.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or equivalent.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy for an Agentic AI-based SDLC.
• Evaluate and implement AI solutions to enhance design, dev, test, deploy workflows.
• Partner with teams to translate challenges into platform capabilities.
• Design and implement scalable infrastructure, tooling, CI/CD, and automation.
• Collaborate with global Platform Engineering teams on standards and direction.
• Champion engineering excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Research emerging tech to boost platform capabilities and business impact.

Skills

Cloud-native experience

Java

Kotlin

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Bash

SDLC methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

$170000 - $220000

A growing, technology-driven organization in the insurance industry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering to serve as the primary Platform Engineering leader and technical anchor for its U.S.-based engineering teams. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of software development, cloud infrastructure, developer experience, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will bridge global platform initiatives with local engineering needs while helping shape the future of software delivery through an Agentic (AI-powered) Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This is an opportunity to work across cloud infrastructure, platform services, developer tooling, and AI-driven engineering innovation in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence engineering strategy at scale. Beyond owning and evolving a modern cloud platform, you will help define how AI agents transform the way software is designed, built, tested, and deployed. The organization is investing heavily in the future of AI-assisted development, and this position will play a key leadership role in driving that vision forward. If you are passionate about developer productivity, platform engineering, cloud technologies, and applying AI to solve complex engineering challenges, this is an exceptional chance to make a lasting impact across a growing engineering organization.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer in a cloud-native, fast-paced environment

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Proven track record of initiating, designing, implementing, and leading complex technical projects

• Strong programming expertise in at least one of the following: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Bash

• Experience designing and delivering scalable software solutions and developer platforms

• Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering best practices, and SDLC methodologies

• Experience improving developer workflows, productivity, and overall developer experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building or supporting Platform Engineering organizations and Internal Developer Platforms

• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, AI agents, LLMs, and software engineering automation

• CI/CD expertise, including hands-on experience with Jenkins pipelines and deployment automation

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and tooling

• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized environments, and cloud-native architectures

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 35% Platform Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure

• 25% Software Development & Technical Design

• 20% AI-Driven SDLC Innovation and Automation

• 10% Developer Experience & Internal Platform Tooling

• 10% Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Planning

Daily Responsibilities

• Help define and execute the strategy for an Agentic (AI-based) Software Development Life Cycle

• Evaluate and implement AI solutions that enhance software design, development, testing, deployment, and operational workflows

• Partner with engineering teams to understand development challenges and translate them into platform capabilities

• Design and implement scalable infrastructure, development tooling, CI/CD capabilities, and automation frameworks

• Collaborate with global Platform Engineering teams to align priorities, standards, and technical direction

• Champion engineering excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle

• Research and adopt emerging technologies that create measurable business impact and improve platform capabilities

The Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution opportunities

• Flexible PTO and paid holidays

• Hybrid work flexibility

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.