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Job Title:       Lead Software Engineering

Job Code:       R-109495

Location:      2900 W Plano Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075

Job Type:        Full Time

Duties: Responsible for designing, developing, testing, debugging, and documenting critical software components that drive high-volume, high-transaction e-commerce platforms. Ensure all solutions meet stringent business objectives, quality standards, and operational requirements by applying unit testing and test-driven development practices to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable code. Lead and collaborate with cross-functional development teams, architects, and portfolio stakeholders to define and align on technical direction, elaborate solution designs, specify interfaces, and oversee the implementation of core enablers. Provide technical mentorship through rigorous code and documentation reviews, championing best practices and fostering a culture of engineering excellence. Translate complex business requirements into precise technical specifications, deliver accurate estimates, and define critical nonfunctional requirements such as scalability, security, and high availability tailored for e-commerce environments. Architect and execute comprehensive automated test strategies, including unit, integration, security, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing, collaborating with engineers, architects, and clients to validate environments and results. Leverage deep technical expertise to proactively identify and resolve complex programming and architectural challenges to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Contribute to the technical roadmap and architectural strategy, balancing technical debt management with evolving business priorities. Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and integrating cutting-edge tools, technologies, and development processes to enhance software quality and delivery efficiency. Oversee the software deployment lifecycle, collaborating with DevOps and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve configuration and environment issues, ensuring seamless and reliable production releases in a fast-paced e-commerce setting. Work on application delivery and building Java-based high-volume and high-transaction e-commerce applications. Work on web applications using Java, Spring and REST. Perform tuning and application monitoring. Work on architecture and design of systems using Micro services architecture. Provide cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Chef and Terraform. Work on build and CICD technologies including GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus and Sonar. Provide Unit and Function testing using Junit, Spock, Mockito, JMock, Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI and Postman. Work within Agile, Scrum and Kanban development team. Use HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, and CSS3. Work on Java, Spring and AWS technologies.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering 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 application delivery and building Java-based high-volume and high-transaction e-commerce applications; web applications using Java, Spring and REST; Perform tuning and application monitoring; architecture and design of systems using Micro services architecture; cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Chef and Terraform; build and CICD technologies including GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus and Sonar; Unit and Function testing using Junit, Spock, Mockito, JMock, Selenium, Cucumber, SoapUI and Postman; Agile, Scrum and Kanban development team; HTML5, JavaScript frameworks, and CSS3; Java, Spring and AWS technologies.

Our Lead Software Engineering roles earn between $164,528 - $237,400 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.



Job ID R-109495 Date posted 07/02/2026
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