Software Developer II (Remote, US)

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world.By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next.At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.The RoleThis role partners within a team environment to design, develop, test, and support automation, account-domain services, and cloud-based data platforms of moderate to high complexity. The Software Developer II will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing account and customer domain functions, enabling data reliability, automation, and AI-ready data pipelines that support enterprise modernization initiatives.This position is a critical backfill supporting modernization, cloud data migration, and operational stability across North American business systems.LocationThis is a Work From Home position available from any US-based location. You must be a US Citizen or Permanant Resident/Green Card for consideration.The Main ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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 Candidate3+ years of professional software development experience. 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 conceptsProficiency 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 connectorsExperience with Cloud & Infrastructure - Azure hands-on experience, especially AKS (Kubernetes), and familiarity with cloud networking, SSL/certificates, and deploymentsProficiency in Java & Spring Boot - building and maintaining web services/REST APIsUnderstanding 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.CompensationThis 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$67,703 - $90,270 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 $71,088 - $94,784 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $74,474 - $99,297 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:BenefitsBonus StructureRequisition #: 341263Background ScreeningIf 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 s