AT&T · 9 hours ago
Lead Software Engineering
Middletown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company that seeks to shape the future of communications and technology. The Lead Software Engineer will design and develop software applications, maintain CI/CD automation, and promote best practices in software engineering across teams.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
Responsibilities
Software Design, Development & Automation: Design and develop software applications using a variety of programming languages and modern development methodologies. Build and maintain CI/CD automation and assist the developer community in adopting standardized DevSecOps tools and shift-left security
Maintenance & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve configuration and environment issues across key developer tools, including GitHub
Process Excellence: Bring expert-level knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within SAFe Agile and DevOps environments. Apply hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and GitHub
Best Practices & Innovation: Promote the adoption and refinement of software engineering best practices in code quality, testing, and DevOps. Advocate for the use of AI-driven tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLMs) and assess emerging technologies for business value
Agile Culture: Foster a culture of agile excellence (Agile/SAFe) and continuous delivery across teams
Quality, Security & Compliance: Maintain audit-ready, compliant release processes (such as SOX requirements) and leverage metrics and analytics to drive ongoing improvement. Ensure application security scorecards consistently remain in good standing
Drive the adoption and standardization of unified DevOps CI/CD tools across the enterprise
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions, ensuring efficient delivery and robust production support
Apply comprehensive knowledge of technologies, tools, and development methodologies and define IT strategy and technology roadmaps
Foster an agile and growth mindset, promoting continuous improvement and innovation
Focus on automation and implement industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Act as a subject matter expert in specific programming languages, applications, or modules within large, complex systems
Qualification
Required
5+ years in software development, engineering, or related disciplines
Strong experience in Java, Python, JavaScript, Shell scripting, SQL, Git, Azure, AWS, Jira, Agile/SAFe, DevOps, CI/CD, Automation
Experience in leveraging GenAI tools such as Copilot, various LLMs, and Agentic AI
Experience with Agile SAFe, and hybrid delivery models
Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Tableau
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, engineering, or related field
Azure/AWS and GitHub certifications
Telecom industry experience
SOX/Audit related experience
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
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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