Lead System 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. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead System Engineer with extensive knowledge in Release Management and Engineering. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work effectively with organizational leaders, articulating accurate status updates on programs and projects. Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Wiki, and the ability to create Power BI dashboards is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Development:
Define and design subsystems and their interfaces.
Allocate responsibilities to subsystems.
Understand solution deployment and communicate requirements for interactions within the solution context.
Technical Enablement:
Provide technical enablement for application components and subsystems.
Drive critical design decisions for the development team.
Continuous Delivery Pipeline:
Participate in planning, defining, and designing the system solution.
Create and enable the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
Architectural Runway:
Develop the Architectural Runway to support new business features and capabilities.
Collaborate with portfolio stakeholders, Solution, and Enterprise Architects.
Integration:
Understand technical characteristics and assist with the architectural integration of external components, systems, and platforms.
Qualifications:
Technical Proficiency:
Comprehensive understanding of various SDLC phases and how releases fit into the overall process.
Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools and processes.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in scripting and tools such as Jenkins, Git, Kubernetes, etc. Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Wiki, and the ability to create Power BI dashboards is highly desirable.
Project Management Skills:
Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate releases across multiple teams and projects.
Identifying potential risks and devising mitigation strategies.
Managing changes to the release scope, schedule, and resources.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Effective communication with stakeholders, including developers, testers, product managers, and senior management.
Ability to resolve conflicts and ensure smooth collaboration among different teams.
Proficient in documenting release plans, issues, and status reports.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities:
Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues that arise during the release process.
Attention to detail to ensure all aspects of the release are thoroughly checked and validated.
Experience and Education:
Typically requires 5-8 years of experience in release management, software development, or related fields.
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is often preferred.
Adaptability and Continuous Learning:
Ability to adapt to changing technologies, processes, and team dynamics.
Commitment to staying updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices.
This role is designed for a proactive and technically proficient individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, ensuring the successful delivery of robust and high-quality software solutions.
Our Lead System Engineering, earns between $143,800.00-$215,800.00 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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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Plano, TexasSalary 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-60947 Date posted 05/14/2025
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