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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead - MCP Platform Engineering - **Company:** Kiewit - **Location:** Lenexa, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Information Systems, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Snowflake, Multi-Agent Systems, Rate Limiting, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Information Technology, Graphql, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c4451288658d10f9 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. * Equivalent practical experience may be considered., * 8+ years of software engineering experience. * 3+ years leading development teams or technical initiatives. * Experience designing and implementing enterprise APIs and integrations. * Experience with cloud-native architectures. * Experience delivering complex software solutions in Agile environments. Technical Skills Strong experience with: * C# * .NET * Python * JavaScript / TypeScript * REST API development * SQL Server * Azure Cloud Services * Git-based source control * CI/CD pipelines Experience with: * MCP (Model Context Protocol) * AI agents and agent frameworks * Azure Foundry * Event-driven architecture * Containerization (Docker) Preferred Qualifications * Experience building enterprise MCP servers. * Experience implementing AI-powered applications. * Knowledge of Agent-to-Agent (A2A) architectures. * Experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD). * Experience leading AI-assisted development teams. * Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. #LI-AK1 Other Requirements: * Regular, reliable attendance * Work productively and meet deadlines timely * Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. ## Description We are seeking a hands-on, highly technical Technical Lead to collaborate on the architecture and lead the development / delivery of Model Context Protocol (MCP) solutions that enable AI agents, applications, and enterprise systems to securely interact with business data, APIs, and workflows. This role will establish engineering standards, mentor developers, drive technical design decisions, and serve as the primary technical authority for MCP implementations for a development team focused on integrations through MCP. The Technical Lead will work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Developers, QA Engineers, AI Engineering teams, and business stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and reusable MCP services that accelerate AI-driven software delivery and business automation. The ideal candidate possesses strong software engineering experience, API integration expertise, cloud architecture knowledge, and a deep understanding of AI-assisted development practices., Technical Leadership * Lead the design and implementation of enterprise MCP servers and associated integrations. * Define and maintain MCP engineering standards, best practices, and governance. * Contribute as a primary technical decision-maker for MCP-related architecture. * Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and design sessions. * Provide technical leadership for a team of developers and QA engineers. * Mentor engineers on MCP patterns, AI-assisted development, and modern engineering practices. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and technical innovation. Architecture & Solution Design * Design scalable, secure, and maintainable MCP solutions. * Contribute to MCP server architecture and deployment models. * Contribute to standards for: + Authentication and authorization + Rate limiting + Error handling + Logging and monitoring + Tool registration + Context management + Security and compliance * Evaluate and recommend frameworks, technologies, and deployment approaches. Software Development * Develop and maintain MCP servers, tools, resources, and prompts. * Build integrations with: + REST APIs + GraphQL APIs + SQL Server + Databricks + Snowflake + Azure Services + Internal enterprise applications * Create reusable components and accelerators. * Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and testable code AI & Agent Enablement * Design MCP interfaces that support AI agents and Copilot experiences. * Collaborate with AI engineering teams to optimize context delivery. + Define standards for: + Prompt management + Tool discoverability + Context windows + Agent interaction models * Evaluate emerging MCP and AI technologies. DevOps & Operational Excellence * Implement CI/CD pipelines for MCP deployments. * Define monitoring and observability standards. * Ensure production readiness and operational stability. * Support incident resolution and root cause analysis. * Establish performance and reliability metrics. 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