Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff (Software Automation)

AT&T • Middletown, NJ

30d • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a talented Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff who is passionate about building scalable automation solutions that improve software quality, operational efficiency, and developer productivity. In this role, you'll develop and enhance automation frameworks, tools, and workflows using Python while supporting modern DevOps and cloud-native environments. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage AI-assisted development tools, and contribute to automation initiatives across testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, learning emerging technologies, and working in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Requirements

• Experience in software automation, software engineering, or automation development
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience developing automation scripts, reusable frameworks, and engineering tools
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, deployments, services, namespaces, and logging
• Experience with Git source control and CI/CD pipeline concepts
• Familiarity with software deployment automation and monitoring tools
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Nice To Haves

• A passion for automation and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in Agile and fast-paced engineering environments
• Experience collaborating across development, testing, and operations teams
• Strong ownership mindset with attention to quality and operational excellence
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, cloud platforms, and development practices
• Adaptability to evolving business priorities and technical requirements
• Exposure to cloud-native environments and modern DevOps methodologies
• Experience utilizing AI-powered development tools to increase engineering productivity

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks, scripts, and tools using Python
• Build automation solutions that streamline software testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows
• Partner with developers, platform engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable automation capabilities
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps initiatives that improve software delivery and system reliability
• Develop and troubleshoot solutions within Linux-based environments
• Assist with containerized application deployments using Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
• Investigate and resolve automation failures while improving platform stability, scalability, and efficiency
• Document technical designs, workflows, and automation best practices
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity and software quality
• Stay current on emerging technologies and continuously improve delivery processes and automation capabilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed