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Lead Backend Software Engineering

Lead Backend Software Engineering

AT&TPlano, TX, US
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Lead Software Engineer

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.

Are you a visionary software engineer ready to lead the charge in building high-performance, scalable applications? Join us as a Lead Software Engineer where your expertise will drive innovation, shape technical strategy, and inspire engineering teams. This is a hands-on role perfect for a passionate technologist who thrives on delivering quality solutions and mentoring others in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

  • Architect, design, and develop robust multi-platform software solutions using Java 11 / 17, Spring Framework, and asynchronous messaging with Apache Kafka.
  • Build scalable, resilient systems leveraging Microservices architecture and NoSQL databases like Cassandra.
  • Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical priorities.
  • Lead, mentor, and coach junior engineers to foster technical growth and career development.
  • Champion automated testing practices, writing comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and Postman.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI / CD pipelines utilizing GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, and Sonar to accelerate delivery.
  • Optimize application performance through proactive tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in production environments.
  • Drive Agile development processes, contributing to iterative delivery and continuous improvement within Scrum / Kanban teams.

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing high-volume Java applications with Spring Framework, REST APIs, and asynchronous messaging (e.g., Apache Kafka).
  • Proven expertise in cloud-native development and deployment on platforms like AWS or Azure, including containerization with Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Strong background in Microservices design, event-driven architectures, and working with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra.
  • Solid experience implementing and maintaining CI / CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
  • Proficiency with Unix / Linux environments and familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of guiding engineering teams.
  • Effective communication skills to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

    • Our Lead Software Engineering position 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.

    • 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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