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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Lumen Inc - **Location:** Charleston, WV, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $84,629.0 - $112,838.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Github, Java Database Connectivity, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Metadata, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Azure Data Factory, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Confluent, Databricks - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmoiza ## About the Role + 6+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field, or 4+ years with a master's degree. Strong experience with Databricks, PySpark, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, Azure Data Factory, ETL concepts, and distributed data processing. Proficiency in PostgreSQL (queries, migrations, performance tuning), Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and building AI-ready data pipelines with metadata governance and analytics enablement. + Experience with Kafka/event-driven architectures (Kafka Connect, JDBC connectors), Azure cloud technologies including AKS (Kubernetes), cloud networking, SSL/certificates, and deployments. Knowledge of CI/CD, GitHub, DevOps practices, Jira-based Agile delivery, software development methodologies, coding standards, and engineering best practices. Experience creating reconciliation, monitoring, and audit frameworks, as well as scalable, high-performance systems handling large data volumes. + Strong collaboration, communication, documentation, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Experience with Bash/Unix/Linux scripting; Informatica, Oracle RDBMS/PL/SQL, compliance-sensitive systems, and telecommunications industry experience are preferred. Highly motivated, organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and quick to learn new technologies. + Required Technical Skills: Databricks (including PySpark and AI Genie), Python, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Java, Confluent Kafka, Bash/Unix/Linux scripting, and Oracle RDBMS/PL/SQL (preferred). ## Description At the company, bold ideas become real impact. The Sr. Software Engineer will take ownership of modernizing critical data platforms using PySpark and Databricks. Operating in a high-trust, agile environment, this individual will help accelerate AI enablement, automation, and business innovation, demonstrating how empowered technical leaders can shape the future of AI-ready connectivity., + Partner in an Agile Scrum team environment to solution engineer, design, develop, code, test, debug, and support production-quality enterprise-grade systems. + Support cloud migration and data modernization initiatives, including migration of data warehouse capabilities to PySpark and Databricks. + Develop scalable, high-performance solutions that support large data volume processing and meet agreed SLAs for reliability, scalability, and performance. + Work closely with business partners and technical staff to create solutions that meet business, technical, compliance, and governance requirements. + Support AI enablement and automation initiatives, including work involving Databricks AI Genie where applicable. + Build and maintain data engineering solutions using Databricks, PySpark, Python, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Java, Confluent Kafka, and Bash scripting. + Collaborate with product developers and other engineering team members to define and implement effective automated testing and quality practices. + Document work clearly to promote transparency, supportability, and reuse. + Actively participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. + Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects, operational support needs, and delivery commitments. + Support regulated or critical infrastructure environments where compliance, security, and continuity of operations are required. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)