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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer , Trading Technology - **Company:** The Wellington - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Java Web Services, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Software Architecture, Release Management, Prometheus, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Cloudformation, Data Layers, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e11e9067-647d-4b9a-b22c-f91bf61b9409 ## About the Role * Strong software engineering foundation (Java-based) must come from a development background, not pure infrastructure/network DevOps * DevOps + Platform Engineering mindset operates at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and infrastructure * Heavy Python scripting expertise core requirement for automation, CI/CD, and emerging AI/agentic workflows * Hands-on CI/CD ownership building and automating pipelines that support scalable delivery across many applications * Cloud experience (AWS preferred) experience building and operating cloud-based platforms (flex on provider, but cloud is required) * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) hands-on with tools like CloudFormation (Terraform acceptable) * Observability & monitoring exposure familiarity with tools like Elasticsearch, Grafana, OpenTelemetry (critical for platform maturity and migration) * SQL / data layer understanding ability to work across application and platform layers * Application modernization experience involvement in restructuring/refactoring Java-based applications * Hands-on technical leader (70/30 split) leads ~5 engineers (onshore/offshore) while remaining deeply hands-on * Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools practical use of tools like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar to improve engineering efficiency and automation * Boston based 4 days a week onsite, * Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field * 10+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise technology platforms, including significant exposure to DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering practices * Strong hands-on programming experience in Java; experience with Python or other scripting languages for automation and tooling preferred * Experience building and supporting transactional, messaging-based, and event-driven applications at scale * Deep experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures, including compute, networking, IAM, logging, and monitoring * Strong experience with CI/CD tooling and source control workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Git, Bitbucket) * Experience with Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies * Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, design patterns, and data modeling principles * Experience with frameworks such as Spring and messaging technologies such as Kafka or ActiveMQ * Strong operational experience with monitoring, alerting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and production reliability practices * Experience with observability platforms such as Grafana, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, or OpenTelemetry * Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL * Familiarity with AI-assisted/agentic development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) and modern engineering workflows Preferred Experience * These qualifications are beneficial but not required: * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes * Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures * Exposure to front-end technologies such as React * Knowledge of financial markets and instruments, including Fixed Income, Equities, FX, and Derivatives Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who combines strong software engineering fundamentals with modern DevOps and platform engineering practices. They are comfortable operating in complex, business-critical environments and can quickly deliver practical solutions while improving long-term platform reliability, scalability, and engineering efficiency ## Description We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong platform engineering and DevOps experience to join our Trading Platform Engineering team within Investment Implementation & Trading (IIT) Technology. In this role, you will lead the design, development, automation, and operation of mission-critical trading systems. You will combine hands-on software engineering with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and production reliability to improve how we build, deploy, and operate software at scale. This role requires a strong technical leader who can quickly understand complex systems, drive execution, mentor engineers, and partner effectively across technology and business teams., * Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient platform solutions supporting Client s trading operations * Set technical direction across architecture, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, observability, and operational practices * Drive hands-on engineering across the software lifecycle, including development, testing, code reviews, release management, and production support * Build and evolve AWS-based infrastructure and automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) * Improve platform reliability through monitoring, alerting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices * Partner with developers, QA, architecture, security, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and performant solutions * Champion modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, automation, and developer productivity improvements * Mentor engineers and help raise the bar on engineering quality, operational excellence, and system design ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)