Manager IT Development

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager for development to manage / lead .NET applications with strong .NET development experience to join our dynamic software development team. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with deep expertise in designing and building robust, scalable, and secure backend services. In addition to technical proficiency, candidates should have proven experience managing development teams, overseeing project delivery, and mentoring engineers to achieve project goals and professional growth. This role is crucial to our cloud-native strategy and requires a strong background in ASP.NET Core, microservices architecture, DevOps practices, and containerization. You will be a key contributor in an agile environment, responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions that leverage the full power of the Azure cloud platform.

Work Location

This position has been designated as fully remote in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

Lead the design and development of scalable and secure applications using ASP.NET Core and C#.

Architect, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that are performant and resilient.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define system architecture, data models, and technical requirements.

Maintain and optimize database schemas and queries for both relational (SQL) and NoSQL data stores.

Cloud & DevOps

Implement and manage end-to-end CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or a similar platform.

Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments in production environments, preferably with Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Work with a variety of Azure cloud services, including but not limited to Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Key Vault, and Blob Storage.

Apply best practices for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization.

Quality & Collaboration

Write comprehensive automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure code quality and system reliability.

Participate actively in code reviews, technical design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a timely and effective manner.

Contribute to an agile team, participating in all agile ceremonies and promoting continuous improvement.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on backend services.
• Expert-level proficiency in ASP.NET Core, C#, and the .NET Framework (6 / 7+).
• Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Azure or another major cloud platform (AWS, GCP).
• Strong practical knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipeline automation using Azure DevOps, Git, and version control strategies.
• Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or another container orchestration tool).
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including SQL (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as xUnit, NUnit, or MSTest.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

$103,711 - $138,281 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

$108,896 - $145,195 in these states : CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$114,082 - $152,109 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 # : 340101

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.

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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Application Deadline

10 / 14 / 2025