Lead Platform Engineer, Javascript

About the Role

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Software Engineer position for our Platform Engineering team which is responsible for designing and building tools and workflows that enable self-service capabilities for our internal software engineering teams. Your work will directly support enterprise-wide initiatives, helping teams across the organization streamline operations, improve reliability, and accelerate delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building reusable components, and collaborating with other engineers to create high-impact internal platforms. The ideal candidate should have experience enabling IT organizations to work more efficiently, standardize best practices, and reduce friction across the development lifecycle. This includes creating reusable components, automation frameworks, and platform capabilities that empower other engineering teams to build and deploy with confidence.

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

Keys to the position

Extensive JavaScript Experience : Minimum of 10 years of hands-on development experience with JavaScript, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or subject matter expert role.

Modern Web Stack Expertise : Proven experience developing applications using React and Node.js.

Package Management Proficiency : Strong familiarity with Node Package Manager (NPM), Webpack, and ESLint and its role in managing dependencies and build workflows.

Developer Enablement : Demonstrated success in designing and implementing tools, frameworks, and workflows that streamline application development and deployment for engineering teams.

Strong Soft Skills : A naturally curious mindset paired with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across teams and mentor junior developers.

Location Flexibility : This role is based in either Boston or Needham, with occasional travel between offices as needed.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software engineering

Experience developing enterprise-wide web services, tools, and applications using Javascript and Typescript

Hands-on experience with frameworks such as ReactJS, AngularJS, and NodeJS

Experience building and maintaining published libraries or frameworks that are used by other teams or developers internally

Experience building and maintaining enterprise-wide services that support a wide range of teams / departments

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 using tools like GIT, Artifactory, and Jenkins

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at .

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is :

USD 100,000 - 225,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and / or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition / CFAreimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.