AT&T

Lead System Engineering

AT&T$170K — $237K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 5+ years in system engineering or related occupation
  • Extensive experience with Java/J2EE and Spring technologies
  • Proficiency in React.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, and Cassandra
  • Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong skills in Agile methodologies and developing full-stack applications.

Responsibilities

  • Translate business and technical needs into scalable solutions
  • Design scalable system architectures for high-volume applications
  • Define system architecture, component designs, and integration models
  • Align development teams under a shared technical strategy
  • Implement microservices and container deployments using Docker
  • Develop modern web UIs with React.js and integration with backend APIs
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate AI technologies for enhanced automation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 vacation days and 9 holidays)
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave options available
  • Adoption reimbursement support
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Employee wellness programs and assistance programs
  • Significant employee discounts on AT&T services and products.
Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Lead System Engineering

JOB LOCATION: 211 S. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75202

DUTIES: Responsible for translating business and technical requirements into scalable enterprise solutions by defining architecture across the vertical technology stack including application platforms, distributed services, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure through functional, performance, and reliability analysis. Responsible for designing scalable system architectures and defining technical solutions for enterprise platforms supporting high-volume distributed applications. Define and elaborate system architecture, component designs, subsystem interfaces, and integration models supporting enterprise platforms. Align development teams to a shared technical direction and collaborate with engineering teams to implement scalable and resilient system solutions. Design and implement enterprise applications and distributed microservices utilizing Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Spring Boot, and Docker, supporting scalable system architecture and containerized deployments. Develop and integrate modern web-based user interfaces utilizing React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and JSON, supporting component-based frontend architectures and integration with backend APIs. Design and support data architectures utilizing Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL), and MySQL for transactional systems and Cassandra for distributed data platforms. Define system interaction models, performance optimization strategies, and Non-Functional Requirements including scalability, availability, resiliency, and security. Develop and deploy applications in cloud environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and support containerized deployments. Participate in system planning and architecture reviews, evaluate technology alternatives, and support development of the Architectural Runway for new enterprise capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate Artificial Intelligence technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise applications to support intelligent automation, conversational interfaces, and enhanced developer productivity. Enable Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, and collaborate with portfolio stakeholders, Solution Architects, and development teams to implement architectural enablers supporting enterprise platforms. Develop full-stack applications integrating frontend and backend technologies. Design scalable application architectures including service decomposition, API-first integration models, and distributed system communication patterns. Define system components, subsystem interfaces, and deployment architectures supporting enterprise-scale solutions. Design and support high-availability, high-volume transactional systems. Perform database schema design, query optimization, and data modeling. Deploy or support applications in cloud computing environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Implement performance tuning, scalability optimization, and reliability improvements across application and data layers. Work in Agile or Scrum-based software development environments supporting iterative delivery and continuous integration practices.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or Computer Science 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 Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Spring Boot, and Docker; utilizing React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and JSON; utilizing Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL), and MySQL and Cassandra; utilizing Artificial Intelligence technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs); developing full-stack applications integrating frontend and backend technologies; designing scalable application architectures including service decomposition, API-first integration models, and distributed system communication patterns; defining system components, subsystem interfaces, and deployment architectures supporting enterprise-scale solutions; designing and supporting high-availability, high-volume transactional systems; performing database schema design, query optimization, and data modeling; deploying or supporting applications in cloud computing environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP); implementing performance tuning, scalability optimization, and reliability improvements across application and data layers; and working in Agile or Scrum-based software development environments supporting iterative delivery and continuous integration practices.

Our Lead System Engineering earn between $170,000 - $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:

Dallas, Texas

About AT&T

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203,000 employees
Market Cap
$131.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
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