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Job description
Just to make it as obvious as possible: this position is only considering candidates who are within commuting range to Waltham, MA 3 times per week. Thanks so much for applying!
This Senior Software Engineer opportunity is with a rapidly growing digital insurance organization focused on simplifying coverage for small businesses through technology. Since launching in 2016, the company has expanded its reach to serve hundreds of thousands of customers and is now accelerating investments in cloud platforms, engineering enablement, and AI-driven development practices. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, this hybrid position will act as the primary Platform Engineering leader in the United States, blending hands‑on backend development with infrastructure modernization and developer experience initiatives. Java and Kotlin expertise will be central to the role.
This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving problems at scale and enabling other engineers to work more effectively. You'll help define the internal engineering platform, influence technical direction across multiple teams, and champion the use of AI-powered tooling throughout the software delivery process. The organization is looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with practical execution, creating systems, services, and workflows that improve reliability, speed, and developer productivity across the broader engineering organization.
Required Skills & Experience
Strong experience developing production backend systems using Java and/or Kotlin
Proven background building and supporting internal developer platforms or engineering infrastructure
Hands-on experience with public cloud environments and modern cloud-native architecture patterns
Expertise in software delivery automation, CI/CD pipelines, and developer tooling
Experience designing scalable distributed systems with a focus on reliability and operational efficiency
Familiarity with infrastructure automation, platform services, and engineering enablement initiatives
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
Java
Kotlin
Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Developer Enablement Tooling
AI-Enhanced Software Development
Backend Services & Distributed Systems
Daily Responsibilities
Collaborate with development teams to improve platform capabilities and engineering workflows - 30%
Build and maintain platform services, internal tooling, and backend infrastructure components - 25%
Promote and implement AI-assisted engineering practices across the development lifecycle - 20%
Enhance cloud architecture, automation, performance, and scalability initiatives - 15%
Provide technical leadership, platform governance, and architectural direction - 10%
The Offer
Competitive base compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement program with employer-sponsored benefits
Paid vacation and company holidays
Opportunity to influence the future of AI-enabled software engineering practices
Exposure to large-scale cloud and platform modernization initiatives
High-impact role with significant visibility across the engineering organization
Hybrid work schedule requiring three onsite days per week in Waltham, Massachusetts
Collaborative environment focused on innovation, automation, and engineering excellence
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Worksite address
waltham, MA, 02254, US
Who can apply
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