Senior Lead DevOps - Salesforce Engineer

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 Senior Salesforce DevOps Engineer understands the software development lifecycle (from coding to support) and has expertise in various automation tools for developing automated pipelines. This role will shape how Lumen combines the latest technologies and services to automate all aspects of Salesforce deployment and, for environment lifecycle management. They are enthusiastic about software automation, and quality is always a priority. This role will collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization, including leaders, product owners, developers, and testers, to optimize release management strategies for the Enterprise Salesforce platform.

Location

This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and management of Salesforce DevOps pipelines and automation tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient release management of Salesforce applications and updates.

Monitor and optimize the performance of Salesforce environments, identifying and resolving issues proactively.

Design, develop, and maintain CI / CD pipelines for Salesforce metadata and code using tools such as GitHub, SonarQube, Jenkins or similar tools.

Implement and enforce best practices for version control, branching strategies, and release management processes for Salesforce projects.

Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in Salesforce DevOps processes.

Create and maintain documentation of DevOps processes, including automated pipelines, developer onboarding, environment management, and release management.

Stay updated with the latest Salesforce DevOps trends, tools, and best practices.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience or Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, with at least 2 years focused on Salesforce DevOps.

Strong knowledge of Salesforce DX, Metadata API, and Salesforce CLI

Experience with Salesforce development tools and platforms, including Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning.

Proficiency in CI / CD tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, GitHub and GitHub Actions.

Experience in Agile development and using issue tracking software like JIRA.

Salesforce certification (e.g., Salesforce Certified DevOps Engineer) is highly desirable.

Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Effective communication and people skills.

This position will perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen located physically in the U.S., and therefore any employment offer will be contingent upon verification of both requirements. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or who are located outside of the U.S. are encouraged to apply for other positions at Lumen, which is an equal-opportunity employer.

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 :

$129,639 - $172,852 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.

$136,121 - $181,494 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$142,603 - $190,137 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.

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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 () . 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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Application Deadline

11 / 11 / 2025