Sr Lead Architect

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned software engineer to lead the development of innovative network automation solutions. This fully remote role offers the chance to work on complex software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be responsible for translating business requirements into technical designs, mentoring team members, and ensuring successful project delivery. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values teamwork, trust, and transparency as you help shape the future of digital connectivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience in Java, Node.js, and Python.
• Strong knowledge of network hardware and protocols, with a focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple projects to operational stability.
• Mentor others in the development lifecycle and support processes.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Python

Network automation

Asynchronous programming

Distributed systems design

Continuous integration

Zero downtime deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

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

Provide technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple complex software solutions, primarily related to network automation and orchestration. May translate business requirements into specific designs and/or participate in the design, evaluation, and selection of IT solutions for software for a specific business process. Establish the current and future use of practice, metrics, and methodologies to determine current and future solutions. Explore and evaluate new and approved technologies. Consult on the application of existing and new, approved technologies to develop solutions. Ensure the process of creation and delivery of design and solution in accordance with the architectural direction. Create reference diagrams, documentation, topologies, and proof of concepts.

Location

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

The Main Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively manage and deliver multiple projects to operational stability
• Champion of the methodology by demonstrating ownership of all aspects of the development lifecycle
• Support & ownership of all areas under their responsibility
• Consistently show the ability to mentor others in the production of all artifacts
• Able to influence the work of others to drive medium & large projects to successful completion through effective project management, customer interaction, and IT coordination
• Able to effectively estimate the time it will take for themselves and others to perform tasks and are able to influence the team's work to be completed within those timeframes
• Ability to mentor others in the business processes implemented in the team's applications to provide resolution to support problems
• Effectively categorize support problems and respond with the appropriate level of urgency
• Hands-on with coding practices on multiple applications preferably multiple functional areas using various technologies.
• Ability to architect solutions for the business problem which may be beyond their own applications
• Ability to scale applications to meet the agreed-upon business SLAs.
• Collaborate and influence architects and operations team members to make the projects a success from inception to delivery
• Provide input to stakeholders and project managers for effective capacity planning

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the following areas:
• Software Development Experience; Java, Node.js, Python
• Network engineering with a focus on automation and orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and management systems.
• Experience with multi-vendor, multi-platform network environments
• Experience with asynchronous programming and distributed systems design
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery practices
• Experience with zero downtime deployment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with gnmi/grpc
• Knowledge of SDN and NFV technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

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

$129,639 - $172,852 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
$136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA