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About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
The Role
Lead Software Developer/API Engineer, responsible for design, code, test and implementation of API solutions and strategy, and the API adoption process within the organization. This role includes hands-on development responsibilities to provide services that enable other API development engineers to leverage a rich API/Microservices platform of features and capabilities that enable quick delivery of new business functions to meet Lumen’s API Technology Platform objectives. It also includes the delivery of actual APIs and Microservices which would be hosted on that platform, as well as provide team leadership in the organization’s ongoing digital transformation.
Selected candidate will join the software development team responsible for developing, managing and supporting Lumen’s API Platforms, including but not limited to Lumen’s API Gateway technologies, Developer Portals and related tools. The role will include development of RESTful APIs, configuration of API proxies within an API Gateway, evangelizing and educating other developers on API best practices and processes, increasing automation of API delivery, integrating additional tools within the company’s DevOps Pipeline, and helping to improve API metrics and reporting capabilities.
Other general software development roles include leading in the team effort to design, develop, code, test and debug new complex software or significant enhancements to existing complex software. Lead review of input for documentation of new or existing software. Apply existing and introduce new and approved technologies to develop solutions. Lead others in the application of principles, theories and concepts and use of methodologies, tools, documentation processes and test procedures to complete projects. May also lead team to select and manage vendor based solutions.
The Main Responsibilities
- Works with the Technical Director, Technical Architect, App/Web Developer, Database Administrator, System Administrator, Project Management, Account Management and Creative to create best-in-class websites and applications, completing all requirements and meeting usability expectations
- Leads and collaborates with technical and business teams to build innovative and engaging applications that solve business challenges and meet client expectations
- Coaches and mentors other technology professionals in adopting new tools, technologies and practices to succeed in the production of new and innovative solutions
- Effectively estimates the time it will take for themselves and others to perform tasks and assigned projects, and is able to influence the team’s work to be completed within those timeframes
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of short and long-term technology plans and related policies and procedures
- Takes a lead role in establishing and implementing standards that will facilitate a quality IT infrastructure for all clients
- Applies creativity in the design and delivery of new software solutions, adding new features and capabilities, increase operational efficiency, provide new opportunities for automation, and improve visibility of application usage and other metrics to both internal and external consumers
- Develops and maintains a robust API Platform that may include both front-end Developer Portal deliverables and/or back-end API Gateway services
- Leads others in ensuring secure API authentication and authorization practices and principles
- Contributes to overall software development lifecycle maturity, leveraging strong DevOps principles and practices
- Effectively categorizes support problems and responds with the appropriate level of urgency
- Strong self-discipline and self-management skillsets, able to effectively lead and operate remotely and virtually among a diverse team with wide geographic dispersion
What We Look For in a Candidate
- 8+ years professional experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience
- 6+ years professional experience with a Master’s Degree or equivalent education and experience
- Demonstrated ownership of all aspects of the software development lifecycle – Architectural Vision, Requirements Analysis, Application and Platform Design, Solution Implementation, Quality Assurance and DevOps
- API First mindset: Strong lead in API and microservices development – leading innovative software development and cloud architecture utilization to execute technically complex, large-scale, end-to-end solutions
- DevOps mindset: Able to apply expertise in cloud native technologies, including platform infrastructure buildout, application onboarding and/or migration, and apply effective strategies for monitoring application health and collecting insights for future improvements
- Proficient with the tools and technologies that support Software Development Lifecycle Maturity, DevOps Pipelines and API development – (GitHub, Jenkins, SonarCube, SwaggerHub, etc.)
- Experience working with various platform infrastructure technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, VMware, etc.
- Experience in API oriented technical solutions. Proficient in REST-based services and Spring oriented technologies
- Proficient in implementing, managing and supporting a robust API Gateway platform – (Google Apigee experience preferred)
- Proficient in API security standards and implementation – (including OAuth, JWT, OpenId, etc.)
- Proficient in Lean Agile Methodologies and the tools used to support them – (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
- Experience with portal technologies, design and implementation
- Strong analytic, statistic, and quantitative skills
- Able to articulate the business value achieved from previous technical experiences and project assignments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an aptitude for delivering web based content to help educate other software developers on processes and tool usage
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 269095
EEO Statement
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, 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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Salary Min :
85230
Salary Max :
189360
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.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Salary Min :
85230
Salary Max :
189360
