Lead Software Engineer - AI-Ready Connectivity

Lumen; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Lead Software Developer for a remote US-based position to design, develop, test, and enhance software solutions of moderate complexity across AI-enabled projects. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate concepts into actionable plans, and help deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires 6+ years with a bachelor and 4+ years with a master, strong AI tooling, and hands-on experience with Java, REST APIs, MySQL,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of experience with a master's degree.
• Strong AI proficiency, including practical use of approved AI-assisted development tools for requirements analysis, coding, documentation, code review, test generation, and productivity improvement.
• Must demonstrate a strong unit and system testing mindset, including test planning, automated test development, regression validation, defect prevention, and production-quality release discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and enhance software solutions of moderate complexity.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable approaches and partner with stakeholders and release teams.
• Develop and apply AI-assisted development practices to improve productivity, code quality, documentation, test coverage, and problem analysis.
• Ensure code alignment with standards, sprint commitments, release trains, and production-readiness expectations.
• Collaborate in Agile team environments and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Java

Rest API

API management

MySQL

Python

GitHub/Actions

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS/Azure/Google Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Lead Software Developer for a remote US-based position to design, develop, test, and enhance software solutions of moderate complexity across AI-enabled projects. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate concepts into actionable plans, and help deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires 6+ years with a bachelor and 4+ years with a master, strong AI tooling, and hands-on experience with Java, REST APIs, MySQL,