Principal It Infrastructure Engineer
Job Description
Company: Lumen Technologies
about the job
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
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- 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 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 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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