Senior Platform Engineer/Boston/Hybrid
Motion Recruitment · Waltham, MA · 2 days ago
HybridFull-time
About the role
A growing, technology-driven organization in the insurance industry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering. This role sits at the intersection of software development, cloud infrastructure, developer experience, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools, AI agents, LLMs, and software engineering automation
- Cross-functional leadership and strategic planning experience
- Experience with 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
Skills
- Experience building or supporting Platform Engineering organizations and Internal Developer Platforms
- Strong knowledge of software architecture, engineering best practices, and SDLC methodologies
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools, AI agents, LLMs, and software engineering automation
- Cross-functional leadership and strategic planning experience
- Experience with 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution opportunities
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays
- Hybrid work flexibility
Pay
Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
Schedule
Hybrid work flexibility