Lead Software Engineer / DevOps

Boston, MAHybridContract$60/hr - $75/hrThis 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.Required Skills & Experience10+ 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 & ExperienceFamiliarity with databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL Knowledge of architecture and frameworks such as Spring Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka or ActiveMQ What You Will Be Doing 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 You will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.