Lead AEM Software Developer

Overview 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 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 CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
• 116,364 – $155,152 in 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. Life at Lumen Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win. Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job‑related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Privacy Notice Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lumen