SR LEAD SOFTWARE 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 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 Developer to join our fast-paced and innovative team. This leadership role is responsible for guiding the design, development, and deployment of scalable, resilient software solutions within a cloud-native architecture. The position involves providing strategic technical direction across the creation and integration of multiple complex systems, translating business requirements into effective technical designs, and contributing to the evaluation and selection of IT solutions aligned with specific business processes.

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud) or Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI)

• Lead application modernization efforts, refactoring monolithic systems into microservices architectures and migrate from legacy platform to AWS.

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, computer science, or related field

• 7+ years of software development experience in Java or Python

• 3+ years of hands-on DevOps and cloud infrastructure experience

• 2+ years of AWS cloud migration project experience

• Strong background in Rancher orchestration, containerization, and multi-cloud networking

• Experience with an APM solution: AppDynamics (preferred), Dynatrace

• Experience working with infrastructure-based technologies (Load balancers, SSL, API Gateways, DNS, etc.)

• Experience interfacing with secrets management solutions

• Monitoring & Logging experience via Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

• Experience working with distributed messaging platform like Kafka

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.

Learn more about Lumen's:

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

• Bonus Structure

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Requisition #: 339932

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

12/06/2025