**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** Provide technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple complex software solutions, primarily related to network automation and orchestration. May translate business requirements into specific designs and/or participate in the design, evaluation, and selection of IT solutions for software for a specific business process. Establish the current and future use of practice, metrics, and methodologies to determine current and future solutions. Explore and evaluate new and approved technologies. Consult on the application of existing and new, approved technologies to develop solutions. Ensure the process of creation and delivery of design and solution in accordance with the architectural direction. Create reference diagrams, documentation, topologies, and proof of concepts. **Location** This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States. **The Main Responsibilities** + Ability to effectively manage and deliver multiple projects to operational stability + Champion of the methodology by demonstrating ownership of all aspects of the development lifecycle + Support & ownership of all areas under their responsibility + Consistently show the ability to mentor others in the production of all artifacts + Able to influence the work of others to drive medium & large projects to successful completion through effective project management, customer interaction, and IT coordination + Able to effectively estimate the time it will take for themselves and others to perform tasks and are able to influence the team's work to be completed within those timeframes + Ability to mentor others in the business processes implemented in the team's applications to provide resolution to support problems + Effectively categorize support problems and respond with the appropriate level of urgency + Hands-on with coding practices on multiple applications preferably multiple functional areas using various technologies. + Ability to architect solutions for the business problem which may be beyond their own applications + Ability to scale applications to meet the agreed-upon business SLAs. + Collaborate and influence architects and operations team members to make the projects a success from inception to delivery + Provide input to stakeholders and project managers for effective capacity planning **What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience + 10+ years of relevant experience in the following areas: + Software Development Experience; Java, Node.js, Python + Network engineering with a focus on automation and orchestration. + Strong knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and management systems. + Experience with multi-vendor, multi-platform network environments + Experience with asynchronous programming and distributed systems design + Experience with continuous integration and delivery practices + Experience with zero downtime deployment + OpenAPI implementation experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. + Experience with gnmi/grpc + Knowledge of SDN and NFV technologies. + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps 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** **$129,639 - $172,852 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** **$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI** **$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA** \#LI-VK1 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. Learn more about Lumen's: + Benefits (https://www.lumenbenefits.com/httpdocs2/index.html) + Bonus Structure Requisition #: 337268 **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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/i/global/en/faqs) . 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. **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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. **Application Deadline** 03/14/2025