Platform Engineering Lead / Hybrid

Waltham, MassachusettsHybridFull Time$163k - $220kA leading technology-driven small business insurance provider is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer / Developer Experience Lead to help shape the future of software development across the organization. Since 2016, the employer has helped hundreds of thousands of customers access customized and affordable insurance coverage and is continuing to invest heavily in cloud infrastructure, developer productivity, and AI-powered engineering solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader with strong expertise in Java, Kotlin, platform engineering, and developer experience (DevEx) who is passionate about building tools and systems that enable engineers to move faster and more effectively.Second Paragraph: This is an opportunity to drive meaningful engineering transformation at scale. The successful candidate will help design and build internal developer platforms, modernize CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, and lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices. While influencing technical strategy and architectural decisions, this individual will remain deeply engaged in engineering execution, collaborating closely with development teams to create seamless engineering workflows and exceptional developer experiences.Required Skills & Experience7+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java and KotlinExperience building and supporting developer platforms, internal tooling, or developer productivity initiatives Hands-on experience improving Developer Experience (DevEx) across engineering organizations Strong background in cloud-native architecture and modern infrastructure platforms Experience with CI/CD pipeline design, automation, and deployment best practices Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) Experience implementing or integrating AI-powered development tools and workflows Strong software engineering fundamentals, including architecture, testing, security, and observability Experience working in agile development environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction through leadership and execution Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Experience building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) Knowledge of developer portals, self-service infrastructure, and platform products Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms Experience leveraging Generative AI, LLMs, AI coding assistants, or AI-enabled software delivery tools Background in insurance, fintech, or highly regulated industries Experience leading platform engineering or developer productivity initiatives across distributed teams What You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown40% Platform Engineering & Developer Experience 25% Java/Kotlin Application Development 20% Cloud Infrastructure & CI/CD Automation 15% AI-Powered Software Development Initiatives Daily Responsibilities35% Designing and building internal developer platforms and tooling 25% Hands-on software development using Java and Kotlin 15% Driving cloud infrastructure improvements and automation initiatives 10% Evaluating and implementing AI-assisted engineering solutions 10% Technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture guidance 5% Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders