Lumen Technologies is hiring a Lead Software Developer focused on the development of AI Apps and Agents. You will leverage Python to build production-grade applications and deploy them on cloud-native platforms, leading by example through clean code and robust architectural design.
What You'll Do
- 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, DevOps, and AI—and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
What We're Looking For
- 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 NoSQL), and messaging queues.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and alerting).
- Understanding of agile development methodologies and collaborative team environments.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with developing AI Apps using frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, and Semantic Kernel) leveraging RAG pipelines and vector datastores (Pinecone, Azure AI Search).
- Experience in developing agents using leading industry frameworks 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.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes
- AI Frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel
- Vector Databases: Pinecone, Azure AI Search
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range varies by location: $103,711 - $138,281 in states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN 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 states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI; $114,082 - $152,109 in states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA.
- Company culture committed to teamwork, trust, and transparency.
- Flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact.
Work Mode
This role is global and open to candidates based in the US.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status.
