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AT&T · 3 hours ago

Lead Software Engineering

AT&T is a leading communications and technology company, seeking a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance software applications. This role involves collaboration across teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development and automation.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and code high-quality software applications using diverse programming languages and frameworks including Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Microservices
Build and maintain APIs leveraging Mulesoft and RESTful principles
Create and maintain API documentation using tools such as Swagger
Develop and execute automated test plans using jUnit, Spock, Mockito/JMock, Selenium, and Cucumber to ensure functional and regression testing
Monitor API performance and system health using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Dynatrace, and Quantum dashboards
Utilize JSON, XML, SoapUI, and Postman extensively for API testing and validation
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements, estimate tasks, and design solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve application and environment problems efficiently, leveraging advanced Git skills and branching strategies
Support and facilitate seamless software deployment processes using Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift, and Maven
Mentor junior team members and contribute to long-term technical strategies
Work with relational databases and NoSQL technologies such as Cosmos DB to manage data persistence
Develop front-end components and user interfaces using JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, React, and GIR

Qualification

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesAPI DevelopmentMulesoftAPI DocumentationAPI MonitoringTesting FrameworksGitFront-end TechnologiesCI/CD ToolsDatabasesProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadership

Required

8+ years of experience in Java development including J2EE, Hibernate, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring MVC, Kafka (event-driven programming), Microservices, and RESTful Web Services
3+ years of hands-on experience building APIs in Mulesoft
6+ years of experience using API documentation tools, with Swagger preferred
8+ years of experience in API monitoring and dashboards using ELK, Dynatrace, and Quantum
8+ years working with JSON, XML, SoapUI, and Postman for API development and testing
8+ years of expertise in unit and functional testing frameworks such as jUnit, Spock, Mockito/JMock, Selenium, and Cucumber
Strong skills with advanced Git usage and branching strategies
Proficient in front-end technologies including JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, React, and GIR
Experience with CI/CD and container orchestration tools like Jenkins, Docker, and OpenShift
Solid understanding of relational databases and NoSQL databases including Cosmos DB
Proven problem-solving skills with expertise in troubleshooting complex software issues
Strong communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Leadership abilities to guide, motivate, and uphold engineering standards within the team
5+ years of software development experience with a focus on design and coding

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
Familiarity with Azure cloud fundamentals and Kubernetes is a plus

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.

H1B Sponsorship

AT&T has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (575)
2024 (586)
2023 (282)
2022 (450)
2021 (271)
2020 (162)

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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