Lead Software Engineering

AT&T•Middletown, NJ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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. What you’ll do: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, engineering, or related field
Azure/AWS and GitHub certifications
Telecom industry experience
SOX/Audit related experience

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.

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.