Principal Applications Development

AT&T•Plano, TX

1d•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. Are you a strategic thinker and technical expert passionate about bridging business goals with innovative technology solutions? We are seeking a Principal Applications Developer to serve as a critical liaison between Business and IT, shaping the future of our application landscape. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining industry-leading solutions that drive business transformation and operational excellence. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of progressive experience in software development and solution architecture.
Advanced proficiency in Java, Springboot (REST, MVC, Security), Spring Integration, Couchbase, Microservices, and Confluent Cloud.
Deep understanding of telecom industry standards, business processes, and technology solutions.
Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Kafka, Jenkins, Git, OpenShift, AKS, and cloud-native development.
Proven ability to gather, document, and analyze complex business and technical requirements.
Experience leading solution design, product backlog management, and sprint/release planning in Agile environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to business and IT audiences.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, conducting technical reviews, and maintaining documentation repositories.

Nice To Haves

Experience in end-to-end business process optimization and IT portfolio management.
Prior experience or familiarity with AI concepts and tools (CoPilot) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into actionable technology roadmaps.
Design, develop, and maintain new and existing applications using Java, Springboot, Microservices, and modern cloud technologies.
Write high-quality code, perform testing and debugging, and ensure robust documentation.
Analyze business requirements and propose innovative, cost-effective solutions from ideation to production.
Lead solution design sessions, ensuring alignment with customer needs, scalability, and operational excellence.
Mentor and guide development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Coordinate and monitor cross-functional initiatives, tracking progress, resource allocation, and budgets.
Represent business perspectives on system health and service quality, driving timely resolution of issues.
Promote best practices and process improvements within Business and IT teams.
Track and report on IT portfolio metrics, timelines, and critical path analysis to drive successful project delivery.

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.