About The Company Lumen is a leading provider of advanced network solutions, dedicated to powering the AI‑driven world by connecting people, data, and applications through its extensive fiber optic infrastructure and connected ecosystem. The company specializes in delivering secure, high‑performance connectivity services across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for a diverse range of clients including enterprises, government agencies, and communities.
With a focus on innovation, security, and resilience, Lumen is committed to building the foundational infrastructure necessary for digital transformation and future technological advancements. The organization fosters a high accountability environment where bold ideas and collaborative efforts drive meaningful impact for customers and industry partners. Employees at Lumen work on infrastructure that is relied upon today and contribute to shaping the technological landscape of tomorrow, emphasizing ownership, continuous learning, and impactful contributions.
About The Role The Software Developer II at Lumen plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, testing, and supporting automation solutions, account-domain services, and cloud-based data platforms. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals motivated by ownership, innovation, and complex problem-solving to contribute to the company’s AI‑ready connectivity initiatives.
The successful candidate will work within a talented team focused on enhancing data reliability, building scalable data pipelines, and supporting enterprise transformation efforts. The role involves collaboration across multiple teams to turn innovative ideas into practical, high-value solutions that support data integration, automation, and analytics enablement.
The Software
Developer II will support large-scale data processing using Apache Spark and Databricks, implement real-time data publishing with Kafka, and ensure data pipelines are aligned with governance standards. This position is remote within the United States, offering flexibility and the chance to influence the future of digital infrastructure.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
- Strong experience with enterprise systems and account/customer domains
- Proficiency in Data Engineering & Databases, including PostgreSQL (queries, migrations, performance tuning)
- Understanding of ETL concepts and data integration processes
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Shell scripting for automation and data processing
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Databricks, and distributed data processing
- Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures, including Kafka Connect and JDBC connectors
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, especially AKS (Kubernetes), cloud networking, SSL/certificates, and deployments
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for building and maintaining web services/REST APIs
- Understanding of AI‑ready data pipelines, metadata governance, and analytics enablement
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub), and DevOps practices
- Experience in building reconciliation, monitoring, and audit frameworks for enterprise systems
- Strong collaboration and communication skills including documentation and walkthroughs
- Experience with Informatica is a plus
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software and automation solutions supporting data-driven subject domains, including account and customer domains
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for data migration, payload generation, fallout handling, and reconciliation processes
- Build and support data integration pipelines across source, downstream systems, and cloud platforms to ensure data accuracy and traceability
- Implement monitoring, reconciliation frameworks, and audit controls to enhance operational reliability and meet SLA requirements
- Leverage Apache Spark and Databricks to support large-scale data processing and modernization initiatives
- Support event-driven architectures utilizing Kafka for real-time data publishing and system integration
- Contribute to the enablement of AI and analytics by ensuring data pipelines are AI-ready and adhere to governance standards for dashboards and insights
- Participate in design walkthroughs, code reviews, and cross-team collaborations to ensure technical quality and continuity
- Provide on-call and production support for critical data hub and account-domain processes
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer across teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits
- Perks that promote physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Flexible remote work environment within the US
- Competitive compensation packages based on experience and location
- Participation in bonus and incentive programs
Equal Opportunity
Lumen is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected statuses. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
We value the unique perspectives and contributions of every employee and are dedicated to creating a supportive environment where everyone can succeed.
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