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

The Software Developer II will partner in an agile team environment to design, develop, code, test and debug software or enhancements to existing software that support our Billing Applications. You will develop solutions across many disciplines and be responsible for explaining solutions and procedures. Our current project involves analyzing applications as part of our move to the cloud, providing innovative solutions, identifying dependencies, and implementing changes to ensure the project's success. This role requires someone who is a self-starter that can research and quickly understand an application, offering solutions, and implement.

Location

This role is a fully remote position within the United States.

The Main Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with team members, including developers, testers, and product owners, to ensure that all aspects of the software development process are covered. This includes designing, coding, testing, debugging, and providing support for new software or enhancements to existing software Work closely with the team to build technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
Engage with team members to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. This involves regular communication and collaboration to ensure that the solutions developed meet the needs of the business.
Collaborate with developers to create automated tests that are both effective and efficient. This includes defining test cases, implementing automated testing frameworks, and ensuring that tests are run regularly to catch any issues early.
Develop unit tests to verify the functionality of individual components, debug integration issues to ensure that different parts of the system work together seamlessly and deploy emergency patches to fix critical issues as they arise.
Develop systems that are robust, scalable, and dependable, meeting the target Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for performance and reliability. This involves careful planning and execution to ensure that the systems are delivered on schedule.
Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, prioritizing them based on their importance and urgency. This requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

What We Look For In a Candidate

2 – 4+ years of professional experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
Working knowledge of software development methodologies, standards, and coding best practices.
Experience with applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint.
2+ years experience with various development languages including but not limited to C#, SQL.
2+ years experience with various database management packages including but not limited to: MSSQL, Oracle.
2+ years experience with data structuring tools including but not limited to: XSD, XML, JSON.
2+ years experience with code versioning tools including but not limited to: TFS, Git, SVN.
Cloud-based exposure and knowledge of Azure.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
Initiative-taking, organized, dependable, and detail oriented.
Adaptive learner and not afraid to work with new technology.
Strong problem-solving, research, time management, written and verbal communication skills.

_This job is not available to applicants who will require visa sponsorship (examples: H-1B, L1, OPT, F-1, TN, etc.)

_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:

$66,375 - $88,500 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, and WY.

$69,694 - $92,925 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$73,013 - $97,350 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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 #: 338049

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

05/13/2025