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\xe2\x80\x99s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

Provides expert technical direction at a project level. This role will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing tests for complex systems and equipment. The individual will collaborate with various teams across IT to identify the impacts of test requirements and improve the overall quality of the final deliverables. As a technical expert, this person will possess strong communication skills and will be expected to partner with business and technical groups in order to anticipate the effects of testing and bring timely resolution to critical issues. Within their area of expertise, this person will provide specialized advice and direction. They will contribute towards the team\xe2\x80\x99s continual process improvement, and will also provide industry knowledge regarding test strategy development, test R&D activities, and technical support when applicable.

The Main Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive QA planning and coordination
• Perform manual testing of web, mobile & desktop applications
• Write automated tests for web and mobile apps using various open-source test frameworks
• Assist sales and account management on product questions and issues
• Serve as the user advocate within the engineering team
• Implement QA metrics, including benchmarking and identification of areas for improving overall performance
• Identify and lead process improvements in QA and agile execution

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Consulting Level Bachelor\'s degree. Typically with 8+ years of experience.
• 6+ years of experience QA Testing (Python). Masters Degree preferred.
• Collect the release features & update test cases in automation to support Deployments.
• Update Test automation to support CI/CD deployements.
• Pre & Post Deployement validations on Apps.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee\'s primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual\'s qualifications. Location Based Pay Ranges $94420 - $118028 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$99390 - $124230 in these states: AZ, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$104360 - $130448 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$109330 - $136665 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. As with the pay range variety that\'s based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

What to Expect Next

Requisition #: 331220 When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. More information on what\xe2\x80\x99s included in these checks can be found in the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement
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, \xe2\x80\x9cprotected statuses\xe2\x80\x9d). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. 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 : 94420
Salary Max : 136665
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.