Sr Software Developer

Lumen Technologies

1d • $84,629 - $124,122 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees