Lead Software Engineering
Plano, Texas
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-performance, scalable software applications. This hands-on engineering position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. You will collaborate across teams to drive technical innovation, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Design & Development:
Lead the technical design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems using Java 11/17, Spring Framework, and asynchronous message processing technologies like Apache Kafka.
Build scalable solutions leveraging NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and Microservices architecture.
Collaboration & Leadership:
Partner with Lead Engineers, Architects, Product Managers, and business stakeholders to identify technical needs and prioritize solutions.
Provide functional and technical leadership while mentoring junior engineers to enhance their technical skills and career growth.
Automation & Testing:
Write high-quality code with a relentless focus on automated testing, including unit, functional, and integration testing using tools like JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and Postman.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, and Sonar.
Application Performance & Support:
Perform complex engineering activities related to performance tuning, monitoring, deployment, and production application support, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
Enforce best practices in development methodology, architecture, security, automation, and compliance.
Agile Development:
Work within Agile/Scrum/Kanban development teams to deliver iterative solutions while ensuring alignment with business requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
5+ years of progressive experience in building high-volume, Java-based web applications using Spring Framework, REST APIs, NoSQL Databases (e.g., Cassandra), and asynchronous message processing (e.g., Apache Kafka).
Experience in developing and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform).
Proven ability in CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency in Unix/Linux command line and familiarity with HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, and CSS3.
Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and event-driven computing.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience in coaching and mentoring junior engineers.
Hands-on experience with scaled Agile development methodologies.
Proficiency in build tools (e.g., Maven) and testing frameworks (e.g., Spock, Cucumber).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams. They will be passionate about writing clean, maintainable code, implementing automated testing, and driving system performance. A proactive attitude, adaptability to dynamic environments, and strong collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.
Our Lead Software Engineering, earns between $143,800-$215,800 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm:3400 W Plano PkwySalary Range:
$143,800.00 - $215,800.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-64805 Date posted 04/30/2025
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