Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Technology Leader for a hybrid (4 days onsite) contract to hire position with a Major Financial Services Firm located in Boston, MA.
Compensation: $95.00 - $99.00 per hour, W2, based on experience and qualifications Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced, hands-on
Senior Technology Leader to join the Asset Management - Investment Technology team. This is a senior role combining deep engineering craft with senior leadership accountability; you will remain hands-on in code and architecture while leading a distributed team and shaping the technology direction for core investment platforms. You will play a critical role in modernising and supporting investment platforms, with a focus on scalable cloud-native architecture, full stack delivery, and robust engineering practices.
Primary Responsibilities: - Define and drive the technology strategy aligned with Investments business goals; identify opportunities for value creation through cloud-native architectures, data enablement, and full-stack engineering solutions
- Lead strategic, cross-functional initiatives that drive transformation in investment technology, ensuring structured execution and measurable outcomes
- Lead and directly contribute to full stack application development using modern technologies across cloud-native and hybrid architectures
- Design and implement scalable, secure APIs with strong monitoring and logging frameworks
- Lead the development of rich UI components using frameworks such as React or Angular
- Manage AWS-based infrastructure components and CI/CD pipelines (CloudFormation, Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.)
- Continuously identify and implement automation opportunities to improve team efficiency and delivery velocity
- Own the production environment and application operations; review and approve all changes before deployment into production
- Collaborate with business and product teams to shape requirements and translate them into technical specifications and delivery plans
- Translate complex investment domain problems into actionable engineering solutions, working closely with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes
- Interface with strategic vendors for issue resolution, feature enhancements, and to ensure robust system integration
- Engage global stakeholders across Investments, Operations, Risk, and Technology to align on priorities and delivery
- Provide direction, mentorship, and technical leadership to a distributed team across geographies and time zones
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, engineering excellence, and ownership
Core Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in a senior lead / hands-on leadership role
- Strong command of full stack development: JavaScript (React/Angular), Node.js or Java/.NET/Python, and SQL
- Hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services (Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, or CloudFormation
- Strong API development and integration experience
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Selenium)
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional delivery in a matrixed, global environment
- Demonstrated ability to remain hands-on in code and architecture while operating at a senior leadership level
Desired Skills: - Prior experience in Asset Management, Investment Banking, or Wealth Management
- Knowledge of front-office platforms and workflows: OMS, PMS, and risk engines
- Experience with ETF platforms and fund lifecycle processes
- Familiarity with Snowflake, Python, and event-driven architecture
- Exposure to regulatory reporting, ESG data pipelines, or performance attribution systems
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website .
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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