Sr Lead Software Developer

Senior Lead Software Network Developer

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 ideal candidate will be a key member of the (STEPN) Software, Technology, Engineering, Product & Networking) organization. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Lead Software Network Developer to join our fast-paced and innovative team. This role is responsible for guiding the design, development, and deployment of scalable, resilient software solutions within a cloud-native architecture to manage and aggregate network orchestration. The position involves providing strategic technical direction across the creation and integration of multiple complex systems and networks, translating business requirements into effective technical designs, and contributing to the evaluation and selection of IT solutions aligned with specific business processes.

Local

This position is work from home available from any US-based location. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident / green card for consideration.

The Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), Go, or Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Lead application modernization efforts, refactoring monolithic systems into microservices architectures and migrate from legacy platform to AWS.
• Implement user-facing features and components using modern front-end frameworks, specifically Vue.js.
• Manage React, JavaScript front end with a PHP backend solution.
• Implement RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and serverless solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins, AWS DevOps (X-Ray, CloudWatch, etc.), and Git workflows to automate build, test, and deployment.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
• Implement and manage configuration for systems using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Integrate security best practices and tooling into the CI / CD pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Implements highly scalable CI / CD platforms to support high change volumes and fast feedback.
• Works with Enterprise Architecture, Information Security (InfoSec), Software Delivery, and Quality Assurance to enable the organization to move to the cloud using complete automation.
• Coordinate and execute release activities, managing dependencies, risks, and schedules across teams.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues, perform root cause analysis, and facilitate fixes to ensure reliable releases.
• Maintain release documentation, manage processes, and continuously recommend improvements.
• Research new technologies that will improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience. 7+ years of software development experience, including expertise in Java, Go, and / or Python. Demonstrable professional experience with JS frameworks for front-end development. Proven experience with network automation orchestration, ideally with Axon Orchestrator or an equivalent. Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPC, subnets, routing, security groups, load balancing). 3+ years of hands-on DevOps, network and cloud infrastructure experience.

Preferred

Strong understanding of system engineering principles, infrastructure design, and software development lifecycle methodologies. Expert level experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Docker containerization. Implementing and advocating for DevSecOps practices. Infrastructure-based technologies (Load balancers, SSL, API Gateways, DNS, etc.). Monitoring & Logging via Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack. Complementary : Experience in API architecture and design best practices. Complementary : Working knowledge of service provider networking concepts and technologies (e.g., Service Mesh).

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 WY $136,121 - $181,494 in these states : CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $142,603 - $190,137 in these states : AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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.

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.