Contract to Hire Lead Java Engineer with DevOps + Platform Engineering mindset / Hybrid Onsite

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Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter - YOH SPG
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Contract to Hire Lead Java Engineer with DevOps + Platform Engineering mindset / Hybrid Onsite

LOCATION: Boston based 4 days a week onsite

This is a CTH. Must have a strong Java development background with 10-15+ years of programming experience. Leading a team of 5 engineers and must have a DevOps + Platform Engineering mindset . Hands-on technical leader (70/30 split) leads ~5 engineers (onshore/offshore) while remaining deeply hands-on with Development and DevOps. 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.

***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

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

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.
Lead the design and development of scalable, resilient platform solutions supporting 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


Estimated Min Rate: $70.00

Estimated Max Rate: $80.00


What s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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