Software Developer II (Remote, US)

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role At Lumen, the future is built by people who see possibility in complexity and turn innovation into real-world impact. As the company advances AI-ready connectivity and digital infrastructure for customers around the globe, each team member plays a meaningful role in shaping what comes next. In an environment defined by trust, collaboration, and accountability, a Software Developer II has the opportunity to challenge convention, solve complex problems, and help deliver the secure, resilient, and high-performing solutions that power modern business. In this role, the individual joins a talented team focused on designing, developing, testing, and supporting automation, account-domain services, and cloud-based data platforms. Their work directly contributes to strengthening account and customer domain capabilities, improving data reliability, and building scalable, AI-ready data pipelines that accelerate enterprise transformation. Through close partnership with colleagues across the organization, they help turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions that create value for customers and the business alike. For someone motivated by ownership, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, this role offers the chance to help shape the technology foundation of tomorrow while growing alongside a team committed to excellence. Location This is a work from home position within the US. The Main Responsibilities Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software and automation solutions supporting data driven subject domains, including account/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 improve operational reliability and SLA compliance. Leverage Apache Spark and Databricks to support large-scale data processing and modernization initiatives. Support event-driven architectures using Kafka for real-time data publishing and system integration. Contribute to AI and analytics enablement, ensuring data pipelines are AI-ready and aligned with governance standards for leadership dashboards and insights. Participate in design walkthroughs, code reviews, and cross-team collaboration to ensure technical quality and continuity. Provide on-call and production support for critical data hub and account-domain processes. Create and maintain technical documentation and support knowledge transfer across teams. What We Look For in a Candidate 3+ years of professional software development experience. Must be a US citizen or Green Card holder Strong experience with enterprise systems, account/customer domains, and enterprise data integration. Proficiency in Data Engineering & Databases - PostgreSQL knowledge (queries, migrations, performance tuning), understanding of ETL concepts 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 Experience with Cloud & Infrastructure - Azure hands-on experience, especially AKS (Kubernetes), and familiarity with cloud networking, SSL/certificates, and deployments Proficiency in Java & Spring Boot - building and maintaining web services/REST APIs Understanding of AI-ready data pipelines, metadata governance, and analytics enablement. Experience with CI/CD & Version Control - GitHub, basic DevOps practices, and working within Jira-driven sprint workflows. Experience building reconciliation, monitoring, and audit frameworks for enterprise systems. Strong collaboration and communication skills, including documentation and walkthroughs. Experience with Informatica is a plus. 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