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.

AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

As part of AT&T’s Technology Services (ATS) organization, we are responsible for building software-based product us, services, and platforms that our clients love and need. By harnessing technology and rebuilding software expertise, the team is inspiring simplicity with projects that deliver revenue and cost-saving opportunities

AT&T is seeking a Lead Software Engineer based in Plano, TX. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions to transform industry-standard order, delivery, coaching, and management systems. You will collaborate closely with Operations teams to develop and enhance AT&T’s software platforms, working on new features, enhancements, defect resolution throughout the development lifecycle. You will deliver robust, scalable systems, contribute to technical discussions, and mentor less experienced team members in a collaborative, agile environment focused on continuous improvements and innovation.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the development of both Frontend (UI) and Backend (BFF) layers utilizing Typescript/JavaScript.

• Create and support the development of responsive/adaptive/native web applications.

• Employ engineering techniques to build high-performance pages, user and browser friendly and device agnostic UI/Web solutions.

• Take ownership of key technical deliverables across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Effectively use Git Hub Co-pilot across SDLC for pair programming, unit test cases, and automation test cases.

• Leverage AI-driven tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Agentic AI) and stay current with emerging technologies.

• Implement data persistence solutions using SQL and No SQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL).

• Use modern testing frameworks, code review, static analysis (Lint, Prettier, Veracode, Sonar Qube), and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Terraform).

• Design and implement APIs (REST, Open API, Swagger) and support event-driven architectures (Kafka, IEBUS).

• Contribute to cloud-native development using Azure, Docker, j Frog, and Kubernetes.

• Partner with Enterprise, Application Architecture teams and contribute to the detailed design and architecture to enable secure, scalable, and maintainable software.

• Focus on scalability, security, and availability of all applications and processes.

• Design, code, test, debug, and document new and existing components to ensure that software meets business, quality, and operational needs.

• Implement all critical NFRs defined at solution level.

• Constantly improve performance with the help of application monitoring tools such as t Trace, Quantum Metrics, etc.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

What you’ll need:

As a Lead Software Engineering professional, recognized as an expert, you will be responsible for creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership. Design, develop/code, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions, ensuring efficient delivery processes and production support with a focus on automation and industry best practices. Designs and codes complex applications and is an SME for specific programming languages, applications or modules of large complex applications. Has a wide technology knowledge and tools, as well as methodology. Fosters agile and growth mindset and create innovation and impact.

What you’ll bring:

• Required Experience:

5-8 years’ experience

• Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role.

• Required Qualifications:

React.js

• Node.js

• Angular.js

• Nest.js

• Micro Front-End Architecture

• Typescript

• HTML.5

• XML

• CSS3

• Java

• Javascript

• REST Services

• No Sql technologies (MongoDB)

• Kafka

• Redis

• Azure/AWS

• Prometheus/Grafana

• Git

• Jira

• Jenkins

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• j Frog

• Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience as DevOps/Cloud Engineer:

• Knowledge Infrastructure & Cloud Management - provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure resources (Resource Groups, Storage Accounts, App Services, Azure App Center, etc.).

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Git

Hub Actions or Azure DevOps:

• Ability to manage secrets and sensitive data using Azure Key Vault and Git Hub repository secrets

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and their services

• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize initiatives

• Excellent team player and commitment to continuous learning and improvement

• Desired Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math; or Developer nanodegree; or equivalent experience preferred.

Supervisory: No

Our Lead Software Engineering earns between $143,800 - $215,800 annually. 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

Ready to join our team? Apply today

– Full-time office role

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Plano, Texas

Salary Range:

$143,800.00 - $215,800.00

It 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.