> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3923068-lead-productivity-engineer-aws-python-kotlin-boston](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3923068-lead-productivity-engineer-aws-python-kotlin-boston). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Productivity Engineer AWS/Python/Kotlin - Boston - **Company:** Kelly Services Inc. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Backend, Kotlin, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.bostonjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3467442686&tx=HT767TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 10+ years of software engineering experience * 2+ years of experience leading engineers, engineering teams, or major technical initiatives * Strong hands-on background in backend software engineering * Experience working within cloud-native environments * Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices * Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications * Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools and automation frameworks * Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience improving engineering productivity and development workflows Desired Skills & Experience * Experience leading Developer Productivity, Infrastructure, DevOps, Developer Experience, or Platform Engineering teams * Experience building internal developer tooling and self-service engineering capabilities * Experience managing backend and infrastructure-focused engineers * Experience supporting large-scale SaaS applications in production environments * Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and engineering performance metrics * Experience implementing AI-assisted development tools and workflow automation * Experience supporting rapid software release cycles * Experience working within high-growth technology organizations, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. ## Description While this role includes hands-on technical contribution, it is not an individual contributor position. The Lead Productivity Engineer will be responsible for mentoring engineers, providing technical direction, driving strategic initiatives, and managing a team focused on improving how software is built, tested, deployed, and operated across the organization. The company is investing heavily in engineering efficiency, AI-powered development workflows, automation, and developer tooling as it continues to scale. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine leadership with technical execution while influencing engineering practices across the entire organization., * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers focused on engineering productivity and software delivery * Remain technically engaged by contributing to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, automation initiatives, and key engineering projects * Improve development, testing, deployment, and operational workflows across the engineering organization * Build and enhance internal tools that improve developer efficiency and reduce operational friction * Drive initiatives around automation, CI/CD, observability, testing, and infrastructure reliability * Partner with engineering teams to identify bottlenecks and improve software delivery performance * Establish best practices for software delivery, monitoring, automation, and development workflows * Evaluate emerging technologies that help engineering teams work more effectively * Lead strategic engineering initiatives from planning and architecture through production deployment * Help shape long-term engineering strategy and organizational effectiveness