Wellington Management is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and build tools and workflows that enable self-service capabilities for internal software engineering teams, supporting enterprise-wide initiatives to streamline operations, improve reliability, and accelerate delivery.
Requirements
- Extensive Core Java Experience: Minimum of 10 years of hands-on development experience with Core Java
- Spring Framework Expertise: Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot
- Build Tool Leadership: Proficiency with Maven
- Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms; AWS experience is a strong plus
- Deep understanding of Spring Boot internals, including auto-configuration, dependency injection, and the Spring application lifecycle
- Experience building reusable core libraries and frameworks using Spring Boot
- Strong understanding of Maven fundamentals, including its build lifecycle, plugin architecture, dependency management, and POM structure
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain core platform services and APIs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions
- Implement infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: architecture, design, implementation, deployment, and support
- Ensure that team adheres to established development standards such as continuous integration, code reviews, and technical documentation
- Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and security
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail, self-discipline and passion to drive and innovate
- Must be comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile development methodologies
- Location Flexibility: This role is based in either Boston or Needham, with occasional travel between offices as needed
