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Lead Developer - Java/Kotlin/SaaS

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCBoston, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Lead Developer, you'll significantly impact how engineering teams build and deliver software by creating innovative internal platforms and automation tools, offering fantastic growth opportunities within a reputable global company. This hybrid role is perfect for experienced Java/Kotlin developers with a passion for platform engineering and cloud technologies who thrive on improving development processes and empowering fellow engineers. Apply now to shape the future of software development and enjoy a flexible work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Boston, MA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AWSJavaKotlinKubernetes

Job Description

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.

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