Software Engineer II

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

At Lumen, bold ideas aren’t just encouraged—they’re expected. As an industry disruptor transforming into a technology-driven organization, we’re solving complex challenges and building the infrastructure that powers what’s next for our customers and our world. That transformation depends on trust—trust in our networks, our platforms, and our ability to protect what matters most.

The Software Engineer II position plays a critical role in delivering on that promise.

The Software Engineer II will partner in an agile team environment to design, develop, code, test and debug new billing software and configurations or significant enhancements to existing software and configurations of varying complexity. Develops solutions and is responsible for producing and explaining solutions in the form of documented system requirements. Demonstrates initiative and creativity to resolve challenges

Location

This is a work from home position within the US.

The Main Responsibilities

• Partner in an agile scrum team environment to design, develop, code, test, debug and support in production new billing software and configurations or significant enhancements to existing software and configurations

• Work closely with business partners and technical staff to create technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements

• Collaborate with product developers in an agile team to define and implement effective and efficient automated tests

• Document own work to promote transparency and reuse

• Actively participate in code-review process

• Prioritize and handle multiple concurrent projects and efforts

• Demonstrate accountability for successful completion of assignments and tasks

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 2+ years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience (Computer Science or similar is preferred)

• Working knowledge of software development methodologies, standards, and coding best practices

• Experience in Agile practices, including planning and grooming, sprint management, daily standup, and retrospective participation

• Proficiency in development and scripting languages, including PL/SQL, SQL, unix/linux shell scripting and Python

• Experience with Oracle and MS-SQL Server databases

• Experience using business applications including MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS SharePoint

• Experience with code versioning tools, preferably Git

• MS Azure development or support experience

• Experience with AI tools such as CoPilot

• Highly motivated, organized, reliable and detail oriented

• Quick learner and actively seeks out new technology

• Strong problem-solving, time management, written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive attitude focused on continuous improvement and innovation

• Experience in the telecommunications industry is beneficia

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

$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.

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Life at Lumen

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Disclaimer

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