Software Engineer II

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.

The Role

The Software Engineer II will partner in an agile team environment to design, develop, code, test and debug applications or enhancements to existing applications built on Microsoft 365 Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), supporting users across the company. Develop solutions across many disciplines and be responsible for explaining solutions and procedures. Apply principles, theories and concepts and use methodologies, tools, documentation processes and test procedures to complete projects. We are seeking a skilled and motivated engineer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of hands-on experience developing and optimizing microservices in cloud environments.

Location

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

The Main Responsibilities

Partner in an Agile Scrum team environment to be able to design, develop, code, test, debug and support in production new software or enhancements to existing software, contributing to a highly empowered and collaborative team culture.

Work closely with the team to build technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements

Collaborate with developers in a fast-moving agile team to define and implement effective and efficient automated tests

Documents own work to promote transparency and reuse

Build unit tests, debug integration issues and deploy emergency patches as needed

Build production-quality enterprise-grade systems that achieve target SLAs for scalability, reliability, and performance on schedule

Prioritize and handle multiple concurrent projects and efforts

Accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; making clear, specific commitments to deliver results

Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java, Spring Boot, or similar technologies on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Work with various GCP services, including Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Cloud Scheduler, and Cloud SQL.

Implement best practices for cloud architecture, continuous integration, and deployment.

Leverage knowledge of SQL and / or NoSQL databases for efficient data management.

Understand and apply TM Forum Open APIs.

Ensure quality deliverables by writing automated test cases and managing API configurations in GitHub following naming conventions and best practices

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

2-4 years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Experience in the telecommunications industry is a plus.

Knowledge of Apigee X and experience with API management.

Familiarity with AccelQ or similar automation testing tools.

Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Ability to work independently with a self-starter attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies

Google Cloud Platform certification preferred

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 :

$66,375 - $88,500 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.

$69,694 - $92,925 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$73,013 - $97,350 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.

Benefits

• Benefits (https : / / jobs.lumen.com / global / en / benefits-statement)
• Bonus Structure

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 / i / global / en / faqs) . 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

10 / 23 / 2025

LI-Remote

Requisition # : 340290

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