Lead Software Engineer

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Date: Mar 9, 2026

Location: Remote, US

Company: Lumen Technologies

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

This position is a lead role in developing tools to support the Mass Market team. Includes partnering in a team environment or be able to independently design, develop, code, test, debug and implement database applications to accommodate user needs of moderate to complex scope and difficulty including graphical user interfaces and interfaces with other systems.

 

Using Systems Thinking as an approach to problem solving, develop solutions through database design, and be responsible for documenting solutions, logical data models, and data flows. Demonstrate and apply a variety of technical skills including knowledge of multiple programming languages and the ability to quickly learn communication technologies.

Location

This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.

 

The Main Responsibilities

  • Participate in software development using Agile/Scrum methodologies. 
  • Attend daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives to plan, track, and code development tasks.
  • Participate in one or more Scrum teams with focus on open source technologies best practices.
  • Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies and adaption of Lumen's Agile Software Engineering Process. 
  • Monitor and manage changes for supported applications including the managing and distribution of team assignments.
  • Translate simple to complex user stories into functional and actionable software. Create visual representations of logical business processes using Visio or other open-source design tools.
  • Adapt to new technologies, particularly those providing reporting capabilities.
  • Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain applications software.
  • Provide on-call support.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), or 5+ years with a Master’s degree.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.
  • 1+ year of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including working with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Cloud Scheduler, and Cloud SQL.
  • 3+ years of experience developing and customizing solutions on the Salesforce Lightning Platform.
  • 2+ years of development experience using Salesforce technologies, including Apex and Visualforce.
  • Experience working with Lightning Design System (LDS), Apex, and Apex Data Loader.
  • Experience with Salesforce declarative tools such as Visual Workflow, Process Builder, and Lightning App Builder.
  • Experience working in Agile software development environments.
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment, working with team members and stakeholders across the U.S. and internationally.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience analyzing, designing, enhancing, and maintaining large-scale enterprise applications.
  • Experience with structured coding, technical documentation, and software design practices.

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:

 

$105,786 - $141,047 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 

$111,074 - $148,099 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 

$116,364 - $155,152 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 #: 341548

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. 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.

 

Privacy Notice

Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.

 

To review Lumen’s Privacy Notice, please visit:
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice

 

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.


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