About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
The Sr. Software Engineer will partner in an agile team environment to design, develop, code, test and debug new software or significant enhancements to existing software of moderate complexity. Develop solutions across many disciplines and be responsible for producing and explaining solutions in the form of documented system requirements.
Location
This is a Work From Home position available from any US-based location.
You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card for consideration.
The Main Responsibilities
Partners in an Agile Scrum team environment to design, develop, code, test, debug, and support in-production new software or significant enhancements to existing software.
Works closely with business partners and technical staff to create technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Collaborates with product developers in an agile team to define and implement effective and efficient automated tests.
Documents own work to promote transparency and reuse.
Builds production-quality enterprise-grade systems that achieve target SLAs for scalability, reliability, and performance on an agreed-upon schedule.
Actively participates in code review, unit testing, and continuous integration processes.
Ensures code quality through code reviews, adherence to coding standards, and promotion of best practices.
Mentors junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth.
Designs, develops, and implements software solutions, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and efficient.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA, to define requirements and deliver solutions.
Performs software testing and quality assurance to ensure software functionality and performance.
Contributes to strategic planning and decision-making related to software development and technology.
Prioritizes and handles multiple concurrent projects and efforts.
Demonstrates accountability for successful completion of assignments and tasks.
Stays updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and programming standards.
Identify and solve complex problems, make data-driven decisions, and mitigate risks.
What We Look For in a Candidate
6+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience (Computer Science or similar is preferred). 4 + years of experience with a master's degree.
Working knowledge of software development methodologies, standards, and coding best practices
Experience in Agile practices, including planning and grooming, sprint management, daily standup, and retrospective participation
5+ years development experience with .NET, Java Spring boot, Kubernetes
Experience with Oracle RDBMS, NoSQL, writing PL/SQL, Kafka
Familiarity with modern technologies, including emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly within their domain of expertise (e.g., cloud platforms, Kubernetes, AI/ML, DevOps).
Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting
Experience in developing scalable high-performance systems to support high data volume processing
Preferred
Experience with REST API Services
Experience in the telecommunications industry
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$82,969 - $110,625 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
Learn more about Lumen's:
Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
Bonus Structure
LI-JS1
Requisition #: 339033
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Application Deadline
08/19/2025
