Senior Software Development Lead

About Lumen Lumen is a leader in connecting the world, driving business growth by creating seamless connections between people, data, and applications. We cultivate a culture of teamwork, trust, and transparency, enabling our employees to thrive and create a lasting impact. Join us in our mission to digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role We are looking for a talented Senior Software Development Lead to join our Software, Technology, Engineering, Product & Networking (STEPN) organization. In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you will focus on designing, developing, and deploying robust software solutions within a cloud-native architecture aimed at managing and aggregating Network orchestration. Your expertise will be key in translating business needs into efficient technical designs and providing strategic direction for integrating complex systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), Go, or Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI). Lead the modernization of applications by refactoring monolithic architectures into microservices and migrating legacy platforms to AWS. Develop user-facing features and components using front-end technologies like Vue.js. Manage front-end applications utilizing React and JavaScript, supported by a PHP backend. Implement RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and serverless systems. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS DevOps (X-Ray, CloudWatch), and Git workflows for automation. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for cloud resource management. Manage configuration systems using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. Integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline (DevSecOps). Develop scalable CI/CD platforms to accommodate high volumes of changes and ensure fast feedback. Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, Software Delivery, and Quality Assurance teams to enable cloud automation. Coordinate and monitor release activities, addressing dependencies, risks, and timelines. Troubleshoot deployment issues and perform root cause analyses to ensure consistent releases. Maintain thorough release documentation, manage processes, and suggest continuous improvements. Research and recommend new technologies to boost operational efficiency. What We Are Looking For Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or a related field. 7+ years of software development experience, particularly in Java, Go, or Python. Proven experience with JavaScript frameworks for frontend development. Strong background in network automation orchestration, ideally with Axon Orchestrator or similar. In-depth understanding of networking concepts (VPC, subnets, routing, security groups, load balancing). 3+ years of experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure. Preferred Strong knowledge of system engineering, infrastructure design, and software development lifecycle methodologies. Expertise in Kubernetes orchestration and Docker containerization. Experience advocating for DevSecOps practices. Familiarity with infrastructure technologies (Load balancers, SSL, API Gateways, DNS, etc.). Monitoring and logging experience using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack. Supplementary knowledge of API architecture and design best practices. Complementary understanding of service provider networking concepts and technologies. Compensation The base salary reflects national averages and may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Anticipated salary ranges include: $129,639 - $172,852 $136,121 - $181,494 $142,603 - $190,137 Lumen provides a comprehensive benefits package to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing. #LI-Remote Requisition #: 340521 Background Screening Selected candidates will undergo background checks, including criminal, driving records, and possible drug screening. For more details on these checks, please refer to the FAQ section on our website. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Disclaimer This job description outlines general responsibilities and may evolve based on business needs.

Created: 2026-03-11