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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment Partners LLC.
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Kotlin, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/34211108-752a-4fe1-9667-284de6f97ff5

## About the Role

* Strong professional experience building backend applications with Java and/or Kotlin
 * Experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms and infrastructure
 * Background in platform engineering, developer productivity, or developer experience initiatives
 * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and software delivery best practices
 * Knowledge of modern cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code, and scalable distributed systems
 * Strong understanding of software engineering principles, system design, and operational excellence
 * Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive adoption of new technologies across engineering teams

## Description

This opportunity is with a technology-driven small business insurance provider that has helped hundreds of thousands of customers access customized and affordable coverage since 2016. Based in Waltham, MA, this hybrid Senior Software Engineer role serves as the Platform Engineering lead in the United States, combining backend software engineering, cloud infrastructure, platform strategy, and developer experience. The organization is making significant investments in cloud modernization, developer productivity, and AI-powered software development, creating a unique opportunity for an engineer passionate about building scalable internal platforms using Java and Kotlin.
This is a highly visible role where you will partner directly with engineering teams to shape the future of software delivery. You will influence how AI is adopted throughout the development lifecycle, improve the tools and infrastructure developers use every day, and drive platform initiatives that help engineering teams build, deploy, and scale software more efficiently. The position offers the chance to make a broad organizational impact while remaining hands-on with modern backend and cloud technologies., * Java

 * Kotlin
 * Cloud Infrastructure
 * Platform Engineering
 * AI-Powered Development Tools
 * CI/CD & Developer Tooling
 * Backend Systems & Services

Daily Responsibilities

 * Partner with engineering teams to improve platform adoption and developer experience
 * Design, build, and enhance backend platform services and tooling
 * Drive AI adoption across the software development lifecycle
 * Improve cloud infrastructure, scalability, and operational efficiency
 * Platform strategy, architectural guidance, and technical leadership


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