Intern - Software Developer - Summer 2025 - Lumen
DENVER, CO 80202
About the Job
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.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
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.
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The Role
Lumen offers a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.
Program dates: May 30 – August 8, 2025.
Location
- This position is ideally hybrid in the Denver, CO area. Potential for remote work.
The Main Responsibilities
This position is in a software development team that focuses on products and services aimed at telecommunications customers. Services may be deployed in the cloud as part of a public networking platform or as part of a private service delivery framework. The team is part of a larger agile product development group within the CTO organization involved in the Lumen innovation process.
The role requires strong software development skills, as well as software testing. As part of a development team, the candidate will be responsible for creating quality software products delivered within agreed timeboxes. Apply principles, theories and concepts and use methodologies, tools, documentation processes and test procedures to complete projects related to highly complex software. This is a highly collaborative process, working closely with other developers and product owners to iteratively refine and release product features to market.
The candidate must be open minded and proactive about career development. They will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, including researching and experimenting with tools and techniques. There should be a passion for working in a product R&D environment innovating new services and evolving complex architectures to ultimately simplify and improve the customer experience.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment of the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.
- Education Requirements
- Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship
- Graduating August 2025 – May 2027
- Preferred fields include bur not limited to: Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 – August 8, 2025)
- US work authorization is required.
- Proficiency and understanding of;
- Programming Knowledge: A solid understanding of Java programming language, including syntax, data types, loops, conditionals, and exception handling.
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Familiarity with OOP concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.
- Data Structures and Algorithms: Basic knowledge of data structures (e.g., arrays, lists, stacks, queues) and algorithms (e.g., sorting, searching).
- Development Tools: Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA, and version control systems such as Git.
- Database Fundamentals: Understanding of SQL and basic database operations, including CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.
- Web Technologies: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as familiarity with web development frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and debug code effectively.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment and document code clearly.
- Learning Attitude: A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning new technologies and methodologies in software development.
- Experience with APIs: Understanding of RESTful APIs and how to interact with them using Java.
- Familiarity with Testing: Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG, and an understanding of test-driven development (TDD).
- Exposure to Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development processes.
- Knowledge of Build Tools: Understanding of build tools like Maven or Gradle.
- Basic Knowledge of Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
Compensation
Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.
Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $26.00/hour
Max: $43.00/hour
What to Expect Next
After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.
Application & Interview Timeline:
- October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
- November - Interview panel with work team
- December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month
Requisition #: 334912
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. 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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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.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Application Deadline
10/26/2024
