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Lead Software Developer

Lead Software Developer

Lumen IncMadison, WI, United States
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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 an exceptionally talented and experienced Lead Software Developer to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying highly scalable and resilient software solutions within our cloud-native environment. Your deep expertise in Python will be critical in building robust backend systems, APIs, and microservices that power our core products.

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 for this position.

The Main Responsibilities

Design, development, and implementation of complex software systems using Python, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability in a cloud environment.

Architect and build robust APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to support various applications and services.

Collaborate closely with business partners, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

Drive technical excellence, promoting clean code, test-driven development, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) practices.

Code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and architectural principles.

Identify and implement opportunities for performance optimization, cost efficiency, and operational excellence within cloud infrastructure.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in cloud computing, Python, DevOps, and AI, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and availability of our production systems.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

8+ years of professional software development experience.

Deep expertise in Python is mandatory, with a proven track record of building and deploying production-grade applications.

Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is required, including a strong understanding of cloud services such as serverless computing (Lambda / Functions / Cloud Functions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), databases (relational and NoSQL), and messaging queues.

Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and secure coding principles.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications :

Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code with Terraform / CloudFormation, monitoring, logging, and alerting).

Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn), particularly in deploying and managing AI / ML models in a production cloud environment.

Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.

Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

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.

Learn more about Lumen's :

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Requisition # : 339173

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.

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

10 / 07 / 2025

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