Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DQE Communications delivers fast, reliable fiber-optic Internet and data network services to businesses and carriers across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. Since our start in 1997 as a small dark fiber provider in the Pittsburgh area, we’ve grown into one of the region’s leading network service providers. Our fiber footprint and product offerings continue to expand, but our focus remains the same, providing secure, dependable connectivity and building lasting relationships with our customers.
At DQE, our culture is built around three core values: Service, Trust, and Urgency. We take pride in providing reliable service to our customers, earning trust through integrity and accountability, and acting with urgency to deliver results that make an impact. When you work with DQE, you get more than a provider, you get a team that cares about your business and works hard to find the best solution for you.
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 and application monitoring services such as Sentry.
- 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
- Hybrid Work Environment
Top Skills
What We Do
A Pittsburgh-based partner for your business, DQE offers a level of network service and support that's unequaled by any other area provider. DQE provides Internet, Dark Fiber, Metro Ethernet, Wavelength, Cloud Solution, Colocation, SD-WAN, and Guest Wi-Fi services.
Established in 1997, DQE is a subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings. Pittsburgh is our home, and we are dedicated to the vitality of our region and the businesses here.
Businesses today need the fastest data speeds possible, at the highest level of service reliability, and the most dependable support. DQE will work with you to customize a network that suits your company's needs. We sell solutions, not just products.
DQE presently owns and operates its fiber network throughout Southwestern PA, Eastern OH, and Northern WV. We are growing and continue to grow to meet our customer's demands.
Contact us today to discover the DQE Difference!
www.dqecom.com | 1-866-GO FIBER
