Sr. Software Engineer

The Role

The position is for a Sr. Software Engineer, with experience in Java and Spring Boot, and will partner in an agile team environment to design, develop, code, test and debug new software or significant enhancements to existing software of moderate complexity. They will develop solutions across many disciplines and be responsible for producing and explaining solutions in the form of documented system requirements.

Location

This is a Work From Home position available from any US-based location.

You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card for consideration.

The Main Responsibilities

• Partners in an Agile Scrum team environment to design, develop, code, test, debug, and support in-production new software or significant enhancements to existing software.
• Works closely with business partners and technical staff to create technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborates with product developers in an agile team to define and implement effective and efficient automated tests.
• Documents own work to promote transparency and reuse.
• Builds production-quality enterprise-grade systems that achieve target SLAs for scalability, reliability, and performance on an agreed-upon schedule.
• Actively participates in code review, unit testing, and continuous integration processes.
• Ensures code quality through code reviews, adherence to coding standards, and promotion of best practices.
• Mentors junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth.
• Designs, develops, and implements software solutions, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and efficient.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA, to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Performs software testing and quality assurance to ensure software functionality and performance.
• Contributes to strategic planning and decision-making related to software development and technology.
• Prioritizes and handles multiple concurrent projects and efforts.
• Demonstrates accountability for successful completion of assignments and tasks.
• Stays updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and programming standards.
• Identify and solve complex problems, make data-driven decisions, and mitigate risks.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 6+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience (Computer Science or similar is preferred). 4+ years of experience with a master’s degree.
• Working knowledge of software development methodologies, standards, and coding best practices
• Experience in Agile practices, including planning and grooming, sprint management, daily standup, and retrospective participation
• 5+ years development experience with Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes
• Experience with Oracle RDBMS, NoSQL, writing PL/SQL, Kafka
• Familiarity with modern technologies, including emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly within their domain of expertise (e.g., cloud platforms, Kubernetes, AI/ML, DevOps).
• Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting
• Experience in developing scalable high-performance systems to support high data volume processing

Preferred

• Experience with REST API Services
• Experience in the telecommunications industry

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:

$82,969 - $110,625 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.
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$91,266 - $121,688 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.