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Lead AEM Software Developer

Remote, US, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2026

💰 $155,152/yr($105,786/yr – $155,152/yr)

About the role

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 end-to-end evolution and modernization of lumen.com by leveraging full-stack engineering expertise, cloud-native architecture, and an AI-first approach to software development, delivery, and operations.

This role is responsible for designing and building scalable, high-performance digital experiences on Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service (AEMaaCS), integrating robust APIs and services, and accelerating platform transformation through aggressive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices.

The Main Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable solutions on AEMaaCS, ensuring performance, resiliency, and cloud-native best practices
Drive AI-enabled development practices, including:
- AI-assisted coding, testing, and code reviews
- Automation of development workflows and documentation
- Use of AI for personalization, content optimization, and platform intelligence
Build and integrate APIs, microservices, and composable architectures to support modern digital experiences
Collaborate closely with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams to deliver customer-facing capabilities aligned with business goals
Act as a critical bridge between US-based stakeholders and India engineering teams, translating business requirements into clear technical execution plans
Accelerate decision-making, reduce delivery friction, and ensure alignment across distributed teams and time zones
Contribute to platform modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to modern frameworks and architectures
Promote engineering excellence through best practices in CI/CD, observability, performance, and security

What We Look For in a Candidate

5+ years professional experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), preferably AEMaaCS
6+ years professional experience in modern frontend frameworks (React or Vue.js), and building scalable user interfaces
Demonstrated experience or strong interest in AI-assisted software development practices
Ability to leverage AI tools to:
- Improve development velocity and code quality
- Support automation of repetitive engineering tasks
- Contribute to enhanced digital experiences through intelligent capabilities
Experience designing and consuming APIs and distributed systems, with a good understanding of integration patterns and service-based architectures
Strong understanding of cloud platforms and scalable architectures, ideally with experience in cloud-native or SaaS environments
Proven experience working in Agile product delivery environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams
Experience working with global teams and stakeholders, with strong communication and alignment skills
Mindset oriented toward continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging technologies in a pragmatic way

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 - $140,047 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, lo