Principal IT Infrastructure Engineer
Lumen TechnologiesAbout the role
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
As a Principal Engineer for Cloud Engineering, you will be a pivotal technical leader within the Lumen Digital Engineering team. You’ll guide development efforts, champion best practices, and drive the technical direction of our cloud-based projects. This role requires a strong system engineer/architect with expertise in designing and implementing complex systems and architectures, ensuring their reliability, performance, and security.
Location
This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S
The Main Responsibilities
· Technical Leadership & Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures for cloud environments.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
· Systems Architecture Guidance: Guide the engineering team in establishing and enforcing architectural standards to ensure high-quality system designs and consistency across projects. Advocate for and implement design patterns that promote code reusability, maintainability, and efficiency within complex systems.
· Strategic Vision & Innovation: Demonstrate a deep understanding of end-to-end automation processes and concepts, driving efficiency and innovation in engineering workflows. Experiment with new technologies and drive the growth of new technology platforms to ensure solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive.
· Technical Oversight: Oversee the technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. Work closely with end users and team members to lead the development of software solutions, often involving complex enhancements to existing systems.
· Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in cloud computing, system architecture, and engineering; continuously seeking opportunities to improve our development processes and technologies.
What We Look For in a Candidate
· 12+ years of relevant experience.
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
· Significant experience as an Engineer or System Architect demonstrating expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions and architectures.
· Proven ability to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-based systems.
· Strong understanding of system engineering principles, infrastructure design, and software development lifecycle methodologies.
· Complementary: Experience in API architecture and design best practices.
· Complementary: Working knowledge of service provider networking concepts and technologies (e.g., Service Mesh).
· Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
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:
$149,084 - $198,779 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, and WY.
$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
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