Job Description

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 LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Job Summary

Applies advanced architecture principles, theories, concepts, and technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues.

• Analyzes complex systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting and implementing software-based solutions for infrastructure / site monitoring of availability, latency, performance telemetry; as well as solutions for capacity planning, change management, emergency response planning, and efficiency.
• Architect modern automation-based solutions to achieve high availability and performance to systems
• Regarded as subject matter expert in applied research, development, and design of new offerings.
• Acts as primary consultant to leadership detailing the technical requirements and specifications necessary to obtain solutions.
• May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower-level employees. Requires limited direction and guidance with most tasks.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years\' experience with software engineering/development
• 5+ Years of Kafka Experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Unix/Linux (shell), Windows Server and scripting
• Experience leveraging Git based (GitHub) source control including feature branching strategies
• Has experience evaluating, deploying, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of tools
• Track record of fast learning and adaption to the new technology and environment
• Communicate effectively across internal and external organizations, with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Flexibility and ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to assess technical project\'s needs and develop action plans

Preferred

• Confluent Kafka Experience in a large enterprise
• Fluent with Terraform
• Experience with DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering practices
• Experience operating, designing, and building large scale, production grade, systems
• Experience in a Hybrid Multi Cloud (Private and Azure, GCP, or AWS public cloud)
• Infrastructure Automation Pipelines using DevOps tools / technologies like Ansible, Salt Stack, GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, Python scripts.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 324533

EEO Statement
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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 Range 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 Range Salary Min :

85230 Salary Max :

189360

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job\'s location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.

Lumen Technologies