Senior Principal Full-Stack Architect for AI Platforms

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly's Software Platform Engineering team is hiring a senior full-stack software engineer to build AI-powered platforms, developer tools, and enterprise applications in Indianapolis.

You will work across frontend and backend using React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, GraphQL and Neo4j, while containerizing with Docker and Kubernetes and deploying on AWS. The role emphasizes architecture, scalability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Experience with containerization, Kubernetes, databases, and AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver full-stack applications across diverse projects.
• Leverage React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, GraphQL, and Neo4j.
• Containerize apps with Docker and manage Kubernetes deployments.
• Contribute to system architecture, design and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into production-ready software.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Frontend development

Backend development

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms

AI-assisted tools

Graph databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Neo4j

GraphQL

Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Lilly's Software Platform Engineering team is hiring a senior full-stack software engineer to build AI-powered platforms, developer tools, and enterprise applications in Indianapolis.

You will work across frontend and backend using React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, GraphQL and Neo4j, while containerizing with Docker and Kubernetes and deploying on AWS. The role emphasizes architecture, scalability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.