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AT&T · 18 hours ago

Lead Platform Engineer – Developer Tooling & Automation

AT&T is a communications and technology company that values innovation and creativity. They are seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to automate developer tools and workflows, enhance the developer experience, and drive continuous improvement in software delivery processes.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
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Responsibilities

Design and implement automation: Write scripts, integrations, and custom workflows in Python, Java, JavaScript, or PowerShell to automate developer tools and processes
Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows: Build and troubleshoot pipelines using GitHub Actions—leveraging your coding skills to connect platforms and enforce standards
Integrate platforms: Build and maintain integrations between GitHub and SonarQube Cloud technologies using APIs, scripting, and automation
Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve tool adoption, and reduce developer friction across the CI/CD lifecycle
Collaborate and communicate: Work with engineers, architects, internal business partners, and 3rd party vendors to deliver technical solutions to support code quality and security policies and initiatives
Champion AI tool adoption: Leverage GitHub Copilot or other AI developer tools to increase productivity and share best practices—helping the team become power users and drive measurable optimization
Promote curiosity: Stay current with DevSecOps trends and technologies; share knowledge, ask questions, and influence the team to continuously level up

Qualification

PythonCI/CD workflowsAPIsJavaJavaScriptPowerShellGitHub ActionsSonarQubeDevSecOpsTerraformAI developer toolsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles with regular hands-on coding responsibilities
Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, or similar)
Proven experience writing, debugging, and maintaining automation scripts, APIs, or CI/CD workflows in a professional environment
Experience with administration and enablement of SaaS developer tools (SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security, Veracode, etc.)
Hands-on skills with APIs, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions), and Microsoft ecosystem tools
Ability to communicate proactively, work cross-functionally, and support compliance and security requirements with specialized teams
Ability to read, write, and adapt code to solve practical workflow and integration problems
Experience integrating APIs and building automation for developer tools and processes
Curiosity about new technologies and a drive to find better, more efficient solutions
Strong organizational and prioritization skills—managing multiple requests, communicating status, and escalating risks or blockers early
Comfort working with minimal supervision, taking ownership of deliverables, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Experience with GitHub Actions workflow development at enterprise scale
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates) in Microsoft Azure environments
Understanding of DevSecOps, 'shift left' security, or developer productivity initiatives
Demonstrated interest in or experience with AI developer tools (such as GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering efficiency
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas

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.

Company

AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.04B
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
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Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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