Lead Software Developer
City of Albany, Albany, Albany County, New York, 12201, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Software Development
Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer
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.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Lead Software Developer to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying highly scalable and resilient software solutions within our cloud-native environment. Your deep expertise in Python will be critical in building robust backend systems, APIs, and microservices that power our core products.
Location
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.
The Main Responsibilities
Design, development, and implementation of 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 other engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Drive technical excellence, promoting clean code, test-driven development, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
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 abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in cloud computing, Python, Dev Ops, and AI, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and availability of our production systems.
What We Look For in a Candidate
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 is mandatory, with a proven track record of building and deploying production-grade applications.
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is required, including a strong understanding of cloud services such as serverless computing (Lambda/Functions/Cloud Functions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), databases (relational and No
SQL), and messaging queues.Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and secure coding principles.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Dev Ops practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code with Terraform/Cloud Formation, monitoring, logging, and alerting).
Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts and frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), particularly in deploying and managing AI/ML models in a production cloud environment.
Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
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.
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