Lumen
Posted 1mo ago

Lead Software Developer

Lumen
United States
$106k-$155k/yrRemoteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing experiences
  • developing solutions
  • driving modernization
Requirements
  • 5+ years full stack development
  • 4+ years with Adobe Experience Manager
  • Strong React/Vue/JavaScript/TypeScript and API skills
  • Cloud-native and CI/CD experience
  • AI-assisted engineering familiarity
Technical tools mentioned
Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS)ReactVue.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptAPIsCI/CD

Job description

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 modernization and scalability of lumen.com by building digital experiences on Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS). This role combines Full Stack development, cloud-native technologies, and an AI-first approach to software engineering to deliver scalable solutions, accelerate platform innovation, and improve development efficiency.
 
Working closely with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams, the successful candidate will leverage AI-assisted development practices to enhance code quality, automate workflows, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support scalable digital experiences on AEMaaCS, leveraging modern frontend technologies such as React and Vue.js, APIs, integrations, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Champion the adoption of AI-assisted software engineering, integrating AI into development, architecture, testing, code reviews, troubleshooting, documentation, and delivery workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, enhance customer experiences, and reduce operational complexity.
  • Collaborate with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, accessible, and high-performing solutions.
  • Contribute to platform modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy applications to modern composable and cloud-based architectures.
  • Drive engineering excellence through code quality, testing automation, observability, performance optimization, and continuous improvement practices.

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • 5+ years of experience in Full Stack Software Development.
  • 4+ years of experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), preferably AEMaaCS.
  • Strong experience with React, Vue.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, APIs, and modern web technologies.
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools or a strong passion for AI-first engineering practices.
  • Experience designing scalable applications and working with cloud-native architectures.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with globally distributed teams.
  • Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and modern cloud platforms.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise websites and digital experience platforms.

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 - $141,047 in these 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 
$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.

 

 
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits
Bonus Structure

 

#LI-Remote

Requisition #: 342697

 

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. 

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.  

To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:  
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen

 

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Equal Employment Opportunities

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 (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

 

Privacy Notice

Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.

To review Lumen’s Global Employment Applicant and Talent Community Privacy Notice, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice

 

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

About Lumen

Quebec-based private electrical and automation equipment distributor serving commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and residential customers.

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