DevEx Team Lead

Location:
Waltham, MA (hybrid- 3 days In-Office)

ERGO NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re building the only technology‑led, full‑stack provider of small business insurance, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience. Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized, and affordable coverage.

Our Developer Experience (Dev Ex) team isn’t just about managing servers; we are architects of the development lifecycle. As the Team Lead for the Developer Experience Team, you will lead a high‑performing team of Backend and Dev Ops engineers dedicated to redefining the developer journey  will drive technical excellence, foster the professional growth of your engineers, and serve as a key leader within Platform Engineering.

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a brand‑new Dev Ex team from the ground up, shaping its foundation from day one.

• Execute our strategy for an Agentic SDLC, leveraging AI to automate and enhance the design‑to‑deployment lifecycle.
• Champion a 'Platform‑as‑a‑Product' mindset, delivering intuitive self‑service tools that solve real‑world development bottlenecks.
• Partner deeply with R&D stakeholders to ensure our platform capabilities stay perfectly aligned with developer needs and business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a cross‑functional team of Backend and Dev Ops engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Backend team lead.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer in a fast‑paced, cloud‑oriented organization.
• Strategic thinking and ability to prioritize initiatives effectively.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and planning skills.
• Ability to cultivate deep trust and build long‑standing, meaningful relationships with stakeholders to drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Proven record of initiating, designing, implementing, and leading meaningful projects.
• Experience improving development processes and a passion for Developer Experience (Dev Ex).
• A self‑driven leader with a deep curiosity to master and implement AI technologies within the SDLC.
• Technical understanding in CI/CD, K8S, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
• Technical understanding in Build tools (Maven/Gradle/nx), testing frameworks, and observability.

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US annual base salary range for this full‑time position:

$173,000 - $234,000 USD

ERGO NEXT employees are also potentially eligible for an annual performance‑based incentive program and a benefits package that includes a partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and more.

ERGO NEXT is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non‑job‑related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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