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# Lead Software Engineer / DevOps

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Software Engineering, Data Logging, GitHub Copilot, Grafana, Cloudformation, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c102e91b9c983658

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering or DevOps
 * Strong experience with Infrastructure as code, Terraform or CloudFormation
 * Excellent programming skills in Java and Python
 * Experience in building and managing AWS platforms
 * Strong experience managing CI/CD systems, using applications such as GitHub or Jenkins.
 * Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with AI development tools, including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
 * Hands-on experience with logging and monitoring applications, such as Grafana or Elasticsearch

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
 * Knowledge of architecture and frameworks such as Spring
 * Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka or ActiveMQ

## Description

This client is looking for a Lead Software/DevOps Engineer to join their high-performing trading platform team. Located in downtown Boston, this is a contract-to-hire role requiring 4 days onsite per week. This company is a large global investment management firm that provides asset management services to various client bases.
In this role, you will design platforms while driving DevOps best practices across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and production reliability. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You will also mentor other engineers and support their growth., Tech Breakdown

 * 30% AWS Cloud Infrastructure
 * 30% DevOps & CI/CD Automation
 * 30% Software Engineering (Java & Python)
 * 10% Monitoring and Observing

Daily Responsibilities

 * 70% Hands On
 * 15% Management Duties
 * 15% Team Collaboration


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