Associate Director-Technology II

AT&T•Plano, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB TITLE: Associate Director-Technology II JOB LOCATION: 3400 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075 [Hybrid Position] DUTIES: Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of software developers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists, driving the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable applications using technologies including Java, Groovy, Spring Framework, Node.js, React, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. Oversee the design and implementation of RESTful APIs with API Gateway, microservices, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins. Working with an Agile, collaborative environment, conducting code reviews, mentoring team members, managing resource allocation with Jira and Git, and ensuring adherence to test-driven development and security standards. Promote test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) practices using testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, JMock, SoapUI, and Postman. Conduct code reviews and mentor teams to maintain high-quality codebases and scalable architectures. Allocate resources strategically across projects using tools like Jira and Git for version control and issue tracking, additionally will collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, present updates to senior leadership, and proactively manage risks and incident resolution to maintain high system reliability and performance. Resolve team conflicts requires active listening, fostering open communication, and guiding collaborative problem-solving for mutually beneficial solutions. Prompt addressing concerns creates a supportive environment where individuals feel valued, helping identify root causes and remove obstacles affecting morale and performance. Prompt transparency and empathy builds trust and psychological safety, encouraging constructive expression of differing opinions. Implement fair conflict resolution aligned with organizational values and collaborating with HR when needed supports employee well-being. Monitor team dynamics to help defuse tensions early, maintaining a positive culture that motivates and engages. Utilize Java, Groovy, REST services, Cassandra, Redis Splunk, Grafana, Git, Jira, APIGEE, and ATG. Use cloud technologies, AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes. Utilize CICD technologies, GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins. Utilize Junit, Mockito, JMock, SoapUI, and Postman. Perform Unix and Linux command line. Utilize HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, React, CSS3, Java, and Spring framework. Direct report- Four (4) Lead Software Engineering, Two (2) Senior Software Engineering, One (1) Lead Quality Assurance, One (1) Principal Software Engineering and One (1) Senior Tech Product Manager. REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation utilizing Java, Groovy, REST services, Cassandra, Redis Splunk, Grafana, Git, Jira, APIGEE, and ATG; using cloud technologies, AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes; utilizing CICD technologies, GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins; utilizing Junit, Mockito, JMock, SoapUI, and Postman; performing Unix and Linux command line; and utilize HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, React, CSS3, Java, and Spring framework. Our Associate Director-Technology IIs earn between $211,774 - $287,200 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. 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 Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Plano, Texas 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. We are pioneers of making connections and have been ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and founded our company. That was nearly 150 years ago, and we haven’t stopped innovating since. At our core, we help bring families, communities, and businesses together with the products and services they need to thrive every day. From the widespread and growing availability of 5G and Fiber to working on things we once only dreamed of—at AT&T, we create connections that change the world.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation utilizing Java, Groovy, REST services, Cassandra, Redis Splunk, Grafana, Git, Jira, APIGEE, and ATG; using cloud technologies, AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes; utilizing CICD technologies, GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins; utilizing Junit, Mockito, JMock, SoapUI, and Postman; performing Unix and Linux command line; and utilize HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, React, CSS3, Java, and Spring framework.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of software developers, QA engineers, and DevOps specialists, driving the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable applications using technologies including Java, Groovy, Spring Framework, Node.js, React, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
Oversee the design and implementation of RESTful APIs with API Gateway, microservices, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins.
Working with an Agile, collaborative environment, conducting code reviews, mentoring team members, managing resource allocation with Jira and Git, and ensuring adherence to test-driven development and security standards.
Promote test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) practices using testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, JMock, SoapUI, and Postman.
Conduct code reviews and mentor teams to maintain high-quality codebases and scalable architectures.
Allocate resources strategically across projects using tools like Jira and Git for version control and issue tracking, additionally will collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions, present updates to senior leadership, and proactively manage risks and incident resolution to maintain high system reliability and performance.
Resolve team conflicts requires active listening, fostering open communication, and guiding collaborative problem-solving for mutually beneficial solutions.
Prompt addressing concerns creates a supportive environment where individuals feel valued, helping identify root causes and remove obstacles affecting morale and performance.
Prompt transparency and empathy builds trust and psychological safety, encouraging constructive expression of differing opinions.
Implement fair conflict resolution aligned with organizational values and collaborating with HR when needed supports employee well-being.
Monitor team dynamics to help defuse tensions early, maintaining a positive culture that motivates and engages.
Utilize Java, Groovy, REST services, Cassandra, Redis Splunk, Grafana, Git, Jira, APIGEE, and ATG.
Use cloud technologies, AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Utilize CICD technologies, GitHub, Maven, and Jenkins.
Utilize Junit, Mockito, JMock, SoapUI, and Postman.
Perform Unix and Linux command line.
Utilize HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, React, CSS3, Java, and Spring framework.

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