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Senior Lead Database Engineer

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is a leading telecommunications provider in the US, offering a broad range of communication and network services since 1930.

Lumen Technologies

Employee count: 1001-5000

Salary: 130k-190k USD

United States only

Lumen is seeking a Senior Lead Database Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading schema design, developing high-performance databases, and guiding a small team in maintaining and modernizing legacy systems. This position demands deep knowledge of database internals and modern software development practices, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and application integration.

Requirements

  • Architect efficient, scalable schemas for PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or others
  • Choose appropriate databases based on throughput, latency, and availability requirements
  • Develop high-performance, reliable, and highly available (HA) database applications
  • Migrate legacy systems to performant databases
  • Refine complex queries with tools like EXPLAIN ANALYZE and OEE
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current trends in software development and cloud native technologies

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary lifestyle benefits

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Experience level

Senior
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Salary

Salary: 130k-190k USD

Location requirements

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United States +/- 0 hours

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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (formerly CenturyLink, Inc.) is a prominent American telecommunications company headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. Founded in 1930, it offers a wide array of communication, network services, security, cloud solutions, voice, and managed services through its extensive fiber optic and copper networks, along with its data centers and cloud computing services. The company operates primarily in two segments: Business and Mass Markets, serving both enterprise customers and individual consumers.

Lumen's portfolio includes high-performance services such as dark fiber, edge cloud services, and various internet protocol offerings, making it a go-to provider for businesses looking to enhance their digital infrastructure. Additionally, Lumen offers critical broadband services for residential and small business customers, fostering the connection of communities and enhancing digital inclusion. The company has faced significant transformations over the years, including multiple mergers and acquisitions to expand its service capabilities and market reach. Its legacy of innovation continues as it invests in next-generation technologies that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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