Full-Time
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Backend Engineer
CenturyLink
10,001+ employees
Global telecommunications and IT services provider
Compensation Overview
$129.6k - $172.9k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
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- 8+ Significant software engineering experience using Java.
- Significant experience with integration technologies including REST and GraphQL Services, micro-services patterns, Open API specifications.
- Understanding of enterprise databases including Postgres, Graph Databases and Mongo
- Ability to write and understand complex SQL queries, relational and non-relational data models
- Experience with data structuring standards including XML, JSON, and YAML
- Proficient in writing services used by complex front-end UIs using Angular / React Frameworks
- Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git and GitHub
- Automation tools including Maven, Jenkins
- Experience with containerization technologies to include Kubernetes and Docker
- Effective communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative and empowered environment
- Self-starter, can-do attitude within a fast-moving business and technical environment
- Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated history of software development roles with expanding responsibilities and corresponding successful deliveries over time
- Advanced software engineering using modern software languages and architecture patterns
- Up-to-date knowledge of current trends in software development and cloud native technologies
- Developing enterprise RESTful web services in REST the latest patterns
- Developing various data persistence frameworks leveraging SQL, Graph and No SQL solutions as appropriate
- Maintaining and resolving issues in a highly complex integration architecture
- Leveraging CI/CD pipelines as part of DevOps platforms to deliver code into test and production
- Following up with application owners and solution architects to resolve issues as needed
- Participating in and being a member of a multi-location, global software development team
- Mentoring others in various technical areas, including business processes implemented in the team's applications and the creation and delivery of designs and solutions in accordance with architectural direction.
- Engagement in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including requirements review, design, coding, code reviews, testing, deployment, and warranty support.
- Collaborating with others in the application of principles, theories, concepts and use of software methodologies, tools, documentation processes, security protocols, and test procedures to successfully deliver projects.
- Contributing to design and architecture solutions for telecommunication workflow and order management systems. Assist with evaluation of future state technologies.
- Working with Software Analysts, Scrum Masters/Team Coaches, QA Analysts, Product Owners, and other cross-functional resources to define and deliver business impacting projects.
CenturyLink, now known as Lumen Technologies, provides telecommunications and IT services for businesses and government. It offers voice communications and network services such as VoIP, SIP Trunking, hosted VoIP, SD-WAN, MPLS, and IPVPN, along with cloud and IT solutions like Big Data as a Service, IoT, and cloud management across hybrid, private, and public clouds. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated portfolio that combines traditional communications with modern network and cloud services at scale, backed by global data centers and infrastructure. Its goal is to help customers communicate, connect, and digitally transform through secure, scalable, and manageable network and cloud solutions.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Monroe, Louisiana
Founded
1930
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sold ILEC business in 20 states to Brightspeed for $7.5B in October 2023, focusing on enterprises.
- Divested EMEA operations to Colt for $1.8B in November 2023, streamlining core clients.
- Higher-margin security, cloud, IP, UC services generated $4.5B revenue in 2023.
What critics are saying
- Tycko & Zavareei lawsuit over Quantum Fiber 'Price for Life' false ads erodes trust now.
- 940 Mbps fiber speeds lag Verizon Fios 2.3 Gbps and AT&T 5 Gbps, losing SMB share.
- Legacy copper reliance forces FCC-mandated fiber migrations without rival scale by 2028.
What makes CenturyLink unique
- Lumen Platform integrates global fiber, edge cloud, and security for 4th Industrial Revolution apps.
- Quantum Fiber delivers high-speed fiber services to residents and SMBs via CenturyLink brand.
- 450,000 route miles fiber network supports enterprise high-performance networking worldwide.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus
Company News
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