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Lead Software Developer - Services Ecosystem (Remote, US)

CenturyLink, a brand of Lumen Technologies, provides high-speed internet, fiber, voice, and TV services to residential and small business customers across the United States.

CenturyLink

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 104k-152k USD

United States only

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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 Lead Software Developer understands the software development lifecycle (from coding to support) and understands various automation tools for developing CI/CD pipelines. This role will shape how Lumen combines the latest technologies and services to automate all aspects of software deployment and application lifecycle management. Passionate about software automation and quality is always a priority.  

This role will collaborate with key stakeholders across the engineering organization product owners, developers, and testers to design, develop, and implement solutions to deliver amazing user experiences and optimize and automate business and technical processes.  This role will have responsibility for translating product vision and turning requirements into reality. 

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

Production Support & Incident Management

  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for issues across portal services by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in test and production environments.
  • Lead root cause analysis and post-mortem processes to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Performance Optimization
  • Monitor system performance and proactively identify bottlenecks or degradation.
  • Implement tuning strategies across application layers, databases, and infrastructure.
  • Drive initiatives to improve latency, throughput, and resource utilization.

Monitoring & Observability

  • Design and maintain dashboards, alerts, and metrics using tools like CloudWatch, Grafana, or similar.
  • Ensure comprehensive coverage of system health indicators and business KPIs.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for deployment, scaling, and recovery.
  • Use Terraform, or similar IaC tools to manage AWS resources.
  • Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
  • Engineering
  • Participate in reliability reviews.
  • Advocate for resilient architecture and fault-tolerant design patterns.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with software engineers, DevOps, and product teams to align reliability goals.
  • Document processes, runbooks, and best practices for knowledge sharing.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance on reliability and operational excellence.
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for software solutions. Stay up to date on the latest software engineering trends and technologies.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum Requirements 

  • US Citizen on US Soil.
  • 8+ years professional experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience
  • 6+ years professional experience with a Master's Degree or equivalent education and experience
  • 5 years overall professional software development experience. 
  • Experience in API development using Java Microservices and Spring Boot framework
  • Experience in developing REST APIs using microservice architecture.
  • Experience in using RDBMS like Oracle, MySQL, SQL, and NOSQL.
  • Experience in implementing CI/CD, preferably using GitHub/Jenkins
  • Experience in deploying apps to Kubernetes/Docker

Preferred Requirements 

  • Experience in developing apps that operate using Confluent Kafka
  • Knowledge of GraphQL
  • Development experience in Python
  • Experience with Agile/SCRUM Methodologies and development practices
  • Certifications in AWS or related technologies is a plus.

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 WY
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$114,082 - $152,109 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. 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 #: 340535

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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Salary: 104k-152k USD

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About CenturyLink

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We're CenturyLink, and we're passionate about empowering your digital life through reliable, high-speed connectivity. As a key brand within the Lumen Technologies family, we've spent decades building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps homes and small businesses connected to the world around them. Our journey began humbly in 1930, and while we've grown from a small local telephone company into a global technology powerhouse, our core mission has never wavered: to bring people together and unlock the potential of the digital age.

We believe that a strong internet connection is the heartbeat of the modern home. In an era where remote work, online learning, and digital entertainment are part of everyday life, we understand that you need a network you can trust. That's why we're tirelessly expanding our fiber-optic footprint, delivering gigabit speeds that allow you to stream, game, and video chat without missing a beat. We're not just providing a utility; we're enabling the experiences that define your day-to-day life, from the morning video conference to the evening movie night.

Beyond the cables and routers, we're a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about the communities we serve. We know that technology can sometimes feel complex, which is why we're committed to making your experience as simple and seamless as possible. Whether it's through our intuitive self-service apps or our knowledgeable support teams, we're here to ensure you get the most out of your service. We're also proud to support local initiatives and volunteer efforts, because we believe in strengthening the neighborhoods where we live and work. At CenturyLink, we're excited to be your partner in connectivity, today and for years to come.

Employee benefits

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Life Insurance

Company-paid group term life insurance coverage.

Disability Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage options.

Commuter Spending Account

Pre-tax savings for mass transit and parking expenses.

Parental Leave

Supportive leave for new parents, including adoption assistance.

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