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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead AI Software Engineer - **Company:** Kiewit - **Location:** Lone Tree, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Application Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Construction, Software Engineering, YAML, Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Prompt Engineering, Information Technology, Code Restructuring, GPT, Devsecops, Api Management - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/764D1091BB654036BCFF54358120E977/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related experience. * 3+ years of Lead/Senior Software Engineering experience. * 7+ years of experience building software using OOP practices. (Full-stack software development) * Experience with React. * Experience with C#. * Strong understanding of .NET development. * Experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT Enterprise, Windsurf, Codeium, or similar platforms. * Experience incorporating AI-powered development workflows including code generation, refactoring, testing, documentation, and code review. * Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI-assisted debugging, and developer productivity optimization. * Experience with SQL Server/Azure SQL and Azure ecosystem services. 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 * Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. ## Description Kiewit is looking for top talent to join our fast-paced and innovative Software Delivery Team. We are seeking a highly talented, experienced Lead Software Engineer who is passionate about creating next-generation construction products and services, leveraging modern software engineering and AI-enabled development practices. The ideal candidate combines strong architecture and leadership skills with experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity., System and Product Design · Considers the customer's perspective and experiences when designing systems. · Leads and participates in the architectural design of features early in the development cycle. · Produces quality designs that ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, flexibility, and extensibility requirements. · Leads the team in establishing program specifications and secure coding standards. Solution Execution · Work with Product Owners to translate roadmap features into manageable components/tasks. · Champion automated testing and test-driven development. · Write and coach the team on clean, maintainable, and scalable code. · Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT Enterprise, Windsurf, or Codeium to accelerate software delivery. · Establish best practices for AI-assisted software development, including prompt engineering, code review governance, security validation, and responsible AI usage. · Drive adoption of AI-powered development workflows, automated code generation, intelligent testing, and developer productivity tooling. · Own the full release lifecycle in Azure DevOps from maintaining multi-stage pipeline YAML and environment configurations to executing deployments and validating post-release health across Azure App Services, Service Bus, and API integrations using Azure Monitor and Application Insights. 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