OR · Remote
$118K - $148K/yr
In this role, you will provide technical leadership for application development initiatives ... Frontend Engineering: Create responsive, intuitive, and high-performance user interfaces using Vue ...
OR · Remote
$118K - $148K/yr
In this role, you will provide technical leadership for application development initiatives ... Frontend Engineering: Create responsive, intuitive, and high-performance user interfaces using Vue ...
Lead and shape engineering architecture - set standards for code quality, testing, and development ... Frontend performance optimization and accessibility (WCAG) General: * Testing frameworks (pytest ...
Lead and shape engineering architecture - set standards for code quality, testing, and development ... Frontend performance optimization and accessibility (WCAG) General: * Testing frameworks (pytest ...
OR · Remote
The Role We are looking for a strategic and technical Principal Architect to design the new ... Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals.
OR · Remote
The Role We are looking for a strategic and technical Principal Architect to design the new ... Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals.
OR · Remote
$117K - $140K/yr
Model, design, develop, test and implement the appropriate backend and front-end structures needed ... Project Lead, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, etc.). * 2 years of experience ...
OR · Remote
$117K - $140K/yr
Model, design, develop, test and implement the appropriate backend and front-end structures needed ... Project Lead, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, etc.). * 2 years of experience ...
OR · On-site +1
$107K - $128K/yr
Model, design, develop, test and implement the appropriate backend and front-end structures needed ... Project Lead, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, etc.). * 2 years of experience ...
OR · On-site +1
$107K - $128K/yr
Model, design, develop, test and implement the appropriate backend and front-end structures needed ... Project Lead, Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, etc.). * 2 years of experience ...
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| Aspect | Front End Technical Lead | Front End Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Oversees technical strategy, mentors team, ensures code quality, and coordinates project architecture. | Develops user interfaces, writes code, and implements design specifications. |
| Required Skills | Strong coding skills, leadership, architecture knowledge, and experience with frameworks. | Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular. |
| Work Environment | Leads teams in collaborative environments, often in larger projects or organizations. | Works individually or within small teams on feature development. |
The main difference is that the Front End Technical Lead focuses on guiding the technical direction and mentoring, while the Front End Developer primarily concentrates on coding and implementing features. The lead role involves more strategic and leadership responsibilities, whereas the developer role is more execution-focused.
OR • Remote
$118K - $148K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life
Posted 28 days ago
8.3
Based on 108 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Lumen is the trusted network for the AIpowered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, highperformance 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 AIready connectivity, join us today.
Lumen is seeking a Lead Software Developer who will be a driver of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer who not only designs and delivers high-quality software solutions but also proactively identifies opportunities to improve applications, development practices, and customer experiences.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership for application development initiatives, contribute to solution architecture and software design decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise applications. You will mentor developers, champion modern development practices, and help deliver reliable solutions that support business growth and customer success.
Working across both frontend and backend layers, you will architect robust RESTful services, manage relational and NoSQL database integrations, and champion automated testing and quality assurance practices across our development lifecycle.
This is a work from home position from within the US.
API & Service Integration: Build, optimize, and enhance RESTful APIs and backend microservices to ensure seamless integration across enterprise environments.
Frontend Engineering: Create responsive, intuitive, and high-performance user interfaces using Vue.js.
Database Management: Design and optimize queries and data schemas for relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL data stores (MongoDB optional).
Testing & Quality Assurance: Lead automated testing efforts by developing, executing, and maintaining test suites using Playwright (and modern unit-testing frameworks).
Technical Leadership & Debugging: Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and system defects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with systems architects, technical managers, analysts, and project stakeholders to define functional requirements and translate them into reliable software solutions.
Standards & Best Practices: Participate in and lead code reviews, mentor developers, champion modern development practices, and enforce CI/CD and security guidelines.
Deployment & Operations: Support continuous integration, deployment, configuration, and maintenance activities across development, testing, and production environments.
Proven expertise building backend applications and microservices using Node.js.
Strong hands-on proficiency in 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.
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.
GSA Suitability: 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.
Bonus Structure
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Requisition #: 343130
Life at Lumen
Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AIfocused 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.
To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen
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Lumen Technologies, headquartered in Monroe, LA, US, is a leader in the telecommunications industry. The company provides an array of solutions ranging from voice, broadband, and video services for consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. Additionally, they offer data management, cloud, network, and IT services for enterprise customers. Lumen Technologies was founded in 1930, originally as the Louisiana Long Distance Independent Telephone Company. The company’s mission is to further human progress through technology, promoting a robust digital ecosystem, which is reflective of their core values of trust, respect, and innovative problem-solving that aims to have a significant impact on their clients' businesses.
Media and telecom
10,000+ Employees
Monroe, LA, US
1968
