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By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next.
At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.
The Role
As a Senior Software Developer at Lumen, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to design, develop, and deploy software solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. This role requires a solid understanding of modern coding practices, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and cloud-based deployment strategies.
Location
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
The Main Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions across the full SDLC, from requirements through production support.
- Build, harden, and automate CI/CD workflows to improve deployment frequency, reliability, and developer productivity.
- Create and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and acceptance) to ensure quality, prevent regressions, and support safe releases.
- Tech stack (varies by project): Java/Spring-based services, Terraform for infrastructure-as-code, GitHub-based CI/CD, automated testing (including FitNesse), and common formats (YAML/XML/JSON).
- Build scalable, secure APIs and micro-apps for integration within complex systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub.
- Deploy applications to on-prem and cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Apply DevSecOps principles to improve security and reliability throughout the development lifecycle.
- Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate routine tasks and improve code quality.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain coding standards and engineering best practices.
- Apply knowledge of network topologies to integrate software solutions within customer and enterprise environments.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 3–5 years of professional software development experience delivering production services or applications.
- Proficiency in Java and experience building applications with Spring (preferably Spring Boot).
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with distributed systems.
- Experience with CI/CD and source control workflows (e.g., GitHub), including automated testing.
- Working knowledge of deploying and operating services in cloud and/or on-prem environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Java application servers and frameworks (e.g., Tomcat, WildFly/JBoss, Hibernate).
- Experience with infrastructure as code and deployment automation (e.g., Terraform).
- Experience with acceptance testing frameworks (e.g., FitNesse) and test strategy in CI pipelines.
- Familiarity with workflow/orchestration platforms used in enterprise environments (e.g., MDW), or comparable tools.
- Comfort using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) responsibly to speed up development and improve quality.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
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$84,629 - $112,838 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 |
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Requisition #: 341688
Background Screening
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Disclaimer
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