{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"93d649dd19507de93d17845c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/93d649dd19507de93d17845c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/93d649dd19507de93d17845c","title":"Lead Software Engineer","description":"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.\n\nAT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.\n\nJoin AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. The The Technology Services organization is responsible for advancing information technology performance and delivering solutions with a focus on maximizing ROI, increasing efficiency and enhancing the experience of end users. Guided by experienced leaders, Corporate Systems seamlessly integrate with advanced Technology and Operations to drive our enterprise forward. Our Systems Reliability and Software Delivery teams are unwavering in their commitment to excellence, ensuring every solution is robust and efficient. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future, you'll create it.\n\nAbout the team:\n\nAT&T is building new engineering teams focused on advancing emerging technologies, next-generation infrastructure, and modern software development practices. As part of a strategic Containers/Kubernetes Everywhere initiative, we are expanding our platform engineering capabilities to simplify application deployment, accelerate modernization efforts, and enhance the developer experience across the enterprise.\n\nThis team is responsible for building scalable, secure, and reusable container-based solutions that enable development teams to rapidly deliver software while maintaining operational excellence, security, and compliance standards.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\nAs a Lead Software Engineer, you will help design, build, and enhance cloud-native platform capabilities that support enterprise application teams leveraging Kubernetes-based platforms. You will work closely with developers, platform engineers, security teams, and architecture partners to reduce delivery friction, improve onboarding experiences, and drive standardization across containerized environments.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nDesign, develop, and support container-based platform solutions that improve developer productivity and accelerate software delivery.\nBuild and maintain Kubernetes platform capabilities, reusable deployment patterns, and automation frameworks.\nDevelop and optimize CI/CD pipelines that support secure, scalable, and efficient application deployment.\nCreate and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and platform automation tools.\nPartner with application development teams to improve onboarding, self-service capabilities, and adoption of containerized solutions.\nImplement security best practices across containerized and Kubernetes environments, including vulnerability management and compliance controls.\nSupport platform reliability, performance optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud-native engineering standards and platform modernization efforts.\nTroubleshoot complex issues within containerized environments and implement long-term solutions.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and contribute to continuous platform innovation.\nWhat you'll need:\n5+ years Experience developing enterprise software applications using Java.\nAdvanced Bash scripting, Linux OS internals & the boot chain, Containers / OCI. Podman, CI/CD pipeline engineering, Python\nKnowledge of different flavors of Linux (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu etc), Packer\nStrong AI assisted delivery mindset\nHands-on experience building and supporting Kubernetes environments (Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).\nStrong experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployment.\nExperience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.\nUnderstanding of containerization concepts and modern software delivery practices.\nKnowledge of infrastructure automation and DevOps methodologies.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nDemonstrated commitment to learning new technologies and adapting in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.\nStrong knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose.\nExperience with Terraform and Terraform Cloud.\nExperience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and DevOps automation.\nExperience with API Development and API Security.\nExperience implementing container security solutions and controls.\nKnowledge of container security and vulnerability management tools including:\nAqua Security\nQualys\nTrivy\nSnyk\nExperience conducting vulnerability assessments, security remediation, and risk mitigation activities.\nKnowledge of Kubernetes performance optimization and observability practices.\nExperience securing Kubernetes clusters and workloads.\nExperience with service mesh technologies.\nExperience supporting enterprise developer platforms and platform engineering initiatives.\nFamiliarity with evaluation, monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks.\nExperience leveraging Generative AI tools, including GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering techniques, to improve engineering productivity.\nExperience working in Agile environments utilizing Jira Cloud.\n\n#LI-Onsite Full-time office role.\n\nReady to join our team?\n\nApply today.\n\nOur Lead Software Engineering jobs earn between $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.\n\nJoining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage\n401(k) plan\nTuition reimbursement program\nPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Caregiver Leave\nAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected\nAdoption Reimbursement\nDisability Benefits (short term and long term)\nLife and Accidental Death Insurance\nSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)\nExtensive employee wellness programs\nEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone\n\nWeekly Hours:\n\n40\n\nTime Type:\n\nRegular\n\nLocation:\n\nAtlanta, Georgia, Bothell, Washington, Dallas, Texas, Plano, Texas, USA:GA:Alpharetta / 500 North Point Pkwy - Adm (owned):500 North Point Pkwy\n\nSalary Range:\n\n$141,300.00 - $237,400.00\n\nAT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. 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No relocation is offered.\n\nAT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.\n\nJoin AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. The The Technology Services organization is responsible for advancing information technology performance and delivering solutions with a focus on maximizing ROI, increasing efficiency and enhancing the experience of end users. Guided by experienced leaders, Corporate Systems seamlessly integrate with advanced Technology and Operations to drive our enterprise forward. Our Systems Reliability and Software Delivery teams are unwavering in their commitment to excellence, ensuring every solution is robust and efficient. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future, you'll create it.\n\nAbout the team:\n\nAT&T is building new engineering teams focused on advancing emerging technologies, next-generation infrastructure, and modern software development practices. As part of a strategic Containers/Kubernetes Everywhere initiative, we are expanding our platform engineering capabilities to simplify application deployment, accelerate modernization efforts, and enhance the developer experience across the enterprise.\n\nThis team is responsible for building scalable, secure, and reusable container-based solutions that enable development teams to rapidly deliver software while maintaining operational excellence, security, and compliance standards.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\nAs a Lead Software Engineer, you will help design, build, and enhance cloud-native platform capabilities that support enterprise application teams leveraging Kubernetes-based platforms. You will work closely with developers, platform engineers, security teams, and architecture partners to reduce delivery friction, improve onboarding experiences, and drive standardization across containerized environments.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nDesign, develop, and support container-based platform solutions that improve developer productivity and accelerate software delivery.\nBuild and maintain Kubernetes platform capabilities, reusable deployment patterns, and automation frameworks.\nDevelop and optimize CI/CD pipelines that support secure, scalable, and efficient application deployment.\nCreate and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and platform automation tools.\nPartner with application development teams to improve onboarding, self-service capabilities, and adoption of containerized solutions.\nImplement security best practices across containerized and Kubernetes environments, including vulnerability management and compliance controls.\nSupport platform reliability, performance optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cloud-native engineering standards and platform modernization efforts.\nTroubleshoot complex issues within containerized environments and implement long-term solutions.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and contribute to continuous platform innovation.\nWhat you'll need:\n5+ years Experience developing enterprise software applications using Java.\nAdvanced Bash scripting, Linux OS internals & the boot chain, Containers / OCI. Podman, CI/CD pipeline engineering, Python\nKnowledge of different flavors of Linux (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu etc), Packer\nStrong AI assisted delivery mindset\nHands-on experience building and supporting Kubernetes environments (Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).\nStrong experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployment.\nExperience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.\nUnderstanding of containerization concepts and modern software delivery practices.\nKnowledge of infrastructure automation and DevOps methodologies.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nDemonstrated commitment to learning new technologies and adapting in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.\nStrong knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose.\nExperience with Terraform and Terraform Cloud.\nExperience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and DevOps automation.\nExperience with API Development and API Security.\nExperience implementing container security solutions and controls.\nKnowledge of container security and vulnerability management tools including:\nAqua Security\nQualys\nTrivy\nSnyk\nExperience conducting vulnerability assessments, security remediation, and risk mitigation activities.\nKnowledge of Kubernetes performance optimization and observability practices.\nExperience securing Kubernetes clusters and workloads.\nExperience with service mesh technologies.\nExperience supporting enterprise developer platforms and platform engineering initiatives.\nFamiliarity with evaluation, monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks.\nExperience leveraging Generative AI tools, including GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering techniques, to improve engineering productivity.\nExperience working in Agile environments utilizing Jira Cloud.\n\n#LI-Onsite Full-time office role.\n\nReady to join our team?\n\nApply today.\n\nOur Lead Software Engineering jobs earn between $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.\n\nJoining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage\n401(k) plan\nTuition reimbursement program\nPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Caregiver Leave\nAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected\nAdoption Reimbursement\nDisability Benefits (short term and long term)\nLife and Accidental Death Insurance\nSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)\nExtensive employee wellness programs\nEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone\n\nWeekly Hours:\n\n40\n\nTime Type:\n\nRegular\n\nLocation:\n\nAtlanta, Georgia, Bothell, Washington, Dallas, Texas, Plano, Texas, USA:GA:Alpharetta / 500 North Point Pkwy - Adm (owned):500 North Point Pkwy\n\nSalary Range:\n\n$141,300.00 - $237,400.00\n\nAT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. 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