About Lumen

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

The Principal API Architect for Lumen’s Network as a Service implementation is responsible for the design and consistency of our API solutions for NaaS. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of API architecture, integration, and management, and will drive the strategic direction of our API initiatives. This role will involve working with network automation and orchestration technologies to enhance our service offerings.

Location

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

The Main Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API strategies and standards.

• Ensure APIs are consistently designed for high availability and disaster recovery.

• Oversee API lifecycle management, including versioning and deprecation.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance API capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with security and data privacy regulations.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure high-quality code.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience or

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience.

• Extensive experience in software development with a focus on API architecture and design.

• Strong knowledge of RESTful and SOAP APIs, API gateways, and related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience with API management tools such as Apigee, AWS API Gateway, or similar.

• Knowledge of GraphQL and gRPC.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Experience with network standards bodies such as MEF or TMF.

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

$149,084 - $198,779 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

$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA

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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.

Learn more about Lumen's:

• Benefits (https://www.lumenbenefits.com/httpdocs2/index.html)

• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 337266

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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

Equal Employment Opportunities

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, gender expression, 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 job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline

03/11/2025