Lead AEM Software Developer

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

** The Role*
* Drive the end-to-end evolution and modernization of  by leveraging full-stack engineering expertise, cloud-native architecture, and an AI-first approach to software development, delivery, and operations.

This role is responsible for designing and building scalable, high-performance digital experiences on Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), integrating robust APIs and services, and accelerating platform transformation through aggressive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.

** The Main Responsibilities*
* + Lead the design and development of scalable solutions on AEMaaCS, ensuring performance, resiliency, and cloud-native best practices

+ Drive AI-enabled development practices, including:

+ AI-assisted coding, testing, and code reviews

+ Automation of development workflows and documentation

+ Use of AI for personalization, content optimization, and platform intelligence

+ Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and composable architectures to support modern digital experiences

+ Collaborate closely with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams to deliver customer-facing capabilities aligned with business goals

+ Act as a critical bridge between US-based stakeholders and India engineering teams, translating business requirements into clear technical execution plans

+ Accelerate decision-making, reduce delivery friction, and ensure alignment across distributed teams and time zones

+ Contribute to platform modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to modern frameworks and architectures

+ Promote engineering excellence through best practices in CI/CD, observability, performance, and security

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* + 5+ years professional experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), preferably AEMaaCS

+ 6+ years professional experience in modern frontend frameworks (React or Vue.js), and building scalable user interfaces

+ Demonstrated experience or strong interest in AI-assisted software development practices

+ Ability to leverage AI tools to:

+ Improve development velocity and code quality

+ Support automation of repetitive engineering tasks

+ Contribute to enhanced digital experiences through intelligent capabilities

+ Experience designing and consuming APIs and distributed systems, with a good understanding of integration patterns and service-based architectures

+ Strong understanding of cloud platforms and scalable architectures, ideally with experience in cloud-native or SaaS environments

+ Proven experience working in Agile product delivery environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams

+ Experience working with global teams and stakeholders, with strong communication and alignment skills

+ Mindset oriented toward continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies in a pragmatic way

** Compensation*
* This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$105,786 - $140,047 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA    IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY

$111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI

$116,364 - $155,152 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

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Requisition #: 342692

** Life at Lumen*
* Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

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