Lead Software Engineer - C++

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

This position is a lead role in developing tools to support Planning and Engineering groups in the management of key company initiatives and strategies. Includes partnering in a team environment or be able to independently design, develop, code, test, debug and implement database applications to accommodate user needs of moderate to complex scope and difficulty including graphical user interfaces and interfaces with other systems.

Using Systems Thinking as an approach to problem solving, develop solutions through database design, and be responsible for documenting solutions, logical data models, and data flows. Demonstrate and apply a variety of technical skills including knowledge of multiple programming languages and the ability to quickly learn communication technologies.

Location

This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

Participate in software development using Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Attend daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives to plan, track, and code development tasks.

Participate in one or more Scrum teams with focus on open source technologies best practices.

Champion Agile / Scrum methodologies and adaption of Lumen's Agile Software Engineering Process.

Monitor and manage changes for supported applications including the managing and distribution of team assignments.

Translate simple to complex user stories into functional and actionable software. Create visual representations of logical business processes using Visio or other open-source design tools.

Adapt to new technologies, particularly those providing reporting capabilities.

Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain applications software.

Provide on-call support.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience (Computer Science or similar is preferred)

Experience with the following : C++, PL / SQL, Unix shell scripting, REST API Services is a must.

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

Experience with Oracle RDBMS, Experience with Kafka, JAVA, VueJS,, PHP, Python preferred, but not required

Experience with cloud technologies, cloud migrations and data transformation projects

Experience with continuous integration and delivery with software configuration management tools such as GitHUB or Jenkins

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in developing scalable high-performance systems to support high data volume processing

Highly motivated, organized, reliable and detail oriented

Quick learner and actively seeks out new technology

Experience in the telecommunications industry a plus

Strong problem-solving, time management, written and verbal communication skills

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

$103,711 - $138,281 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.

$108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$114,082 - $152,109 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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Requisition # : 338725

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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Application Deadline

11 / 11 / 2025