Lead Software Developer

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top‑tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

We’re seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Lead Software Developer to join our growing team. This role is primarily focused on the development of AI Apps and Agents using Python and deploying them on cloud‑native platforms. You’ll lead by example—writing clean, efficient code and architecting robust APIs and microservices that power our core platforms.

Candidates should be passionate about software engineering first and foremost, complemented by Generative AI experience.

This is a Work From Home position available from any US‑based location.
You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card for consideration for this position.

• Design, develop, and implement complex software systems using Python, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability in a cloud environment.
• Architect and build robust APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to support various applications and services.
• Collaborate closely with business partners, architects, and engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Drive technical excellence by promoting clean code, test‑driven development, and CI/CD best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles.
• Identify and implement opportunities for performance optimization, cost efficiency, and operational excellence within cloud infrastructure.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in cloud computing, Python, Dev Ops, and AI—and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Deep expertise in Python with a proven track record of building and deploying production‑grade applications.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including serverless computing, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), databases (relational and No
  
  SQL), and messaging queues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Hands‑on experience with Dev Ops practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and alerting).
• Understanding of agile development methodologies and collaborative team environments.

• Familiarity with developing AI Apps using frameworks (e.g., Lang Chain, Lang Graph, and Semantic Kernel etc) leveraging RAG pipelines and vector data stores (Pinecone, Azure AI Search etc).
• Experience in developing agents using leading industry frameworks, while and standard protocols like A2A. Proficient in utilizing MCP servers and tools.
• Experience with effective prompt engineering strategies.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.

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.

$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA  KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY

$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$114,082 - $152,109 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…