Senior Platform Engineer/Boston/Hybrid

Motion Recruitment; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in the U.S. seeks a Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering to lead the Platform Engineering function for its U.S.-based teams.

This role blends software development, cloud infrastructure, developer experience, and AI-powered SDLC to shape the future of software delivery. The successful candidate will define strategy, drive AI-assisted tooling, and partner with global teams to deliver scalable platform services that boost developer productivity across a growing

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer.
• 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 in Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Help define and execute the strategy for an Agentic AI-based Software Development Life Cycle.
• Evaluate and implement AI solutions that enhance design, development, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate challenges into platform capabilities.
• Design and implement scalable infrastructure, tooling, CI/CD, and automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with global Platform Engineering teams to align priorities and direction.
• Champion engineering excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Research and adopt emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities.

Skills

6+ years exp

Cloud-native

Platform leadership

Java / Kotlin / JS / TS / Python / ...

SDLC methodologies

DevX optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Job description

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.

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

Posted By:

Anthony Lowrey