(W2 Only)Lead Software Engineer (DevOps)

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Position: Lead Software Engineer – DevOps
Location: Boston, MA|(Hybrid) (Local)
Duration: 12+ Months
Visa: Client won't be able to sponsor any visa
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W2 Only

KEYS TO THE POSITION
1.          Strong software engineering foundation (Java-based) – must come from a development background, not pure infrastructure/network DevOps
2.          DevOps + Platform Engineering mindset – operates at the intersection of software engineering, automation, and infrastructure
3.          Heavy Python scripting expertise – core requirement for automation, CI/CD, and emerging AI/agentic workflows
4.          Hands-on CI/CD ownership – building and automating pipelines that support scalable delivery across many applications
5.          Cloud experience (AWS preferred) – experience building and operating cloud-based platforms (flex on provider, but cloud is required)
6.          Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – hands-on with tools like CloudFormation (Terraform acceptable)
7.          Observability & monitoring exposure – familiarity with tools like Elasticsearch, Grafana, OpenTelemetry (critical for platform maturity and migration)
8.          SQL / data layer understanding – ability to work across application and platform layers
9.          Application modernization experience – involvement in restructuring/refactoring Java-based applications
10.        Hands-on technical leader (70/30 split) – leads ~5 engineers (onshore/offshore) while remaining deeply hands-on
11.   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
12.        Boston based 4 days a week onsite 

JOB OVERVIEW
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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•            Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient platform solutions supporting Wellington’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

QUALIFICATIONS
•            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.

What We Value
•            Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
•            Ownership mindset and attention to detail
•            Ability to lead and collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
•            Strategic thinking balanced with pragmatic execution
•            Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement
•            Ability to work effectively with colleagues across varying technical backgrounds and disciplines

Thanks & Regards:

Amar Pratap

Senior Technical Recruiter
VISION INFOTECH INC
Phone: ext 531
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Email:  
368 Main Street, st #3, Melrose MA 02176

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