Lead Software Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Software Developer

• Work mode: Work from home (within the US)

Description

Lumen is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Developer who will provide technical leadership for application development initiatives and drive continuous improvement in applications, development practices, and customer experiences. You will architect robust RESTful services, manage relational and NoSQL database integrations, and champion automated testing and quality assurance across the development lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain high-performing, scalable web applications using Node.js and Vue.js
• Build, optimize, and enhance RESTful APIs and backend microservices to ensure seamless integration across enterprise environments
• Create responsive, intuitive, and high-performance user interfaces using Vue.js
• Design and optimize queries and data schemas for relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL data stores (MongoDB optional)
• Lead automated testing efforts by developing, executing, and maintaining test suites using Playwright (and modern unit-testing frameworks)
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and system defects
• Partner closely with systems architects, technical managers, analysts, and project stakeholders to define functional requirements and translate them into reliable software solutions
• Participate in and lead code reviews, mentor developers, champion modern development practices, and enforce CI/CD and security guidelines
• Support continuous integration, deployment, configuration, and maintenance activities across development, testing, and production environments

Requirements

• 10+ years professional experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience
• 5+ years professional experience with a Master's Degree or equivalent education and experience
• Proven expertise building backend applications and microservices using Node.js
• Strong hands-on proficiency building modern frontend single-page applications using Vue.js
• Experience leveraging AI coding assistants to improve development productivity while maintaining code quality and security standards
• Extensive experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful web services
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL)
• Experience with automated test execution and frameworks, including Playwright
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, asynchronous programming patterns, and modern web application architecture
• Hands-on proficiency with Git version control systems and collaborative git-flow processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and serverless architectures
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD automation pipelines
• Familiarity with Java and NoSQL environments (e.g., MongoDB)
• Knowledge of web application security best practices, OAuth/JWT authentication, and enterprise access governance

Security & Clearance Requirement

• Preference will be given to candidates who are U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) eligible to successfully complete and maintain a GSA suitability clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks
• Bonus structure details available during the selection process (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation)