Principal IT Infrastructure Engineer

Lumen

69d • $149,084 - $218,657

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in API architecture and design best practices.
• Working knowledge of service provider networking concepts and technologies (e.g., Service Mesh).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees