AI-Driven Principal Software Architect (Remote)

Lumen; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 152,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Principal Software Architect to elevate DJAS architecture across complex, multi-system problems including AI-augmented design. You will apply formal architecture practices and modern patterns while guiding engineers and architects to ensure robust, observable systems.

This remote role welcomes candidates across the U.S. with extensive distributed-systems experience and AI-first work habits, translating strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• AI-first practitioner actively integrates AI tools as part of architecture work.
• Classically trained software architecture background with formal practice exposure.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and non-functional requirements design.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clear ADRs and designs.

Responsibilities

• Apply architecture principles to DJAS design work: microservices, event-driven patterns.
• Lead design sessions and reviews; surface tradeoffs and ensure NFR coverage from start.
• Define governance: what is 'good enough to ship' and codify team standards.
• Evaluate modern patterns and adopt AI-augmented engineering practices safely.
• Architect for observability, reliability, and scalability; collaborate across portfolio.

Skills

AI-first practitioner

Distributed systems

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Domain-driven design (DDD)

API design (REST/gRPC/GraphQL)

Observability

Security architecture

Architectural governance

OpenTelemetry

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

LLMs / AI tooling

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Principal Software Architect to elevate DJAS architecture across complex, multi-system problems including AI-augmented design. You will apply formal architecture practices and modern patterns while guiding engineers and architects to ensure robust, observable systems.

This remote role welcomes candidates across the U.S. with extensive distributed-systems experience and AI-first work habits, translating strategy into scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.