Senior Full-Stack Python Developer / Team Lead

DQE Communications
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Python Developer / Team Lead


DQE Communications, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a fiber-optic Internet and data network access provider for businesses and carriers in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. DQE was established in 1997 as a dark fiber infrastructure company in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Over the years, DQE has grown in both our fiber footprint and our product offerings to become one of the leading regional providers of secure, reliable, data network services. With an ongoing commitment to structured, well-planned growth, DQE is continuously expanding the fiber optic network to serve even more customers.

Working with DQE means businesses and keystone institutions get a partner dedicated to understanding specific needs and committed to delivering the right solution.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Python Developer with hands-on experience in agentic coding frameworks such as Claude Code, Replit Agent, or similar platforms. This role will drive the development of next-generation applications that integrate AI-assisted workflows with robust backend and intuitive front-end solutions.

Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop applications using Python (Django) for backend and React/Vue.js, Alpine.js, and Bulma CSS for front-end.
  • Implement and maintain RESTful APIs ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
  • Build new and optimize existing applications using Claude, Replit, or similar AI-assisted coding tools.
  • Guide AI-generated code, perform QA, and enforce best practices for reliability and maintainability.
  • Develop cloud-native solutions by leveraging AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and API Gateway.
  • Implement and lead GitHub-based SDLC policies, including CI/CD pipeline, branching strategies, pull requests, and automated testing.
  • Own code reviews, collaboration & code quality across the team deliverables.
  • Lead and mentor junior developers/contractors.
  • Work closely with cross-functional departments to align technical solutions with business objectives.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Django, JavaScript, React/Vue.js, Alpine.js, and Bulma CSS.
  • Expertise in RESTful API design, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows.
  • Deep experience with AWS architecture and services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway).
  • Familiarity with GitHub SDLC workflows.
  • Multi-agent orchestration and advanced prompt engineering.
  • Experience with Kafka, Celery, and Redis for event-driven architectures.
  • Contributions to open-source AI or agentic development projects.
Education and Experience:
  • 7+ years in software development; 5+ years in recent full-stack Python development.
  • Proven experience with Claude Code, Replit Agent, or similar AI-assisted coding tools.
What We Offer:
  • Healthcare
  • Dental / Vision
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays

Posted 2026-02-20

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