Lead Software Engineering

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Plano, TXAlpharetta, GABothell, WADallas, TX
Salary
$141,300–$237,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026

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Below market

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This role $189k
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $187,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $189k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,300–$237,400 across 54 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineering

As a Lead Software Engineering member of the Systems Reliability and Software Delivery team, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-native platform capabilities for enterprise applications using Kubernetes-based platforms. You will develop scalable container-based solutions, manage Helm charts, create deployment templates, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to reduce delivery friction and improve developer experience. The role involves implementing security best practices, managing vulnerability controls, and ensuring performance optimization across containerized environments. To succeed, you must possess expertise in Java, Python, Bash scripting, and Linux OS internals. You will utilize tools such as Podman, Packer, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI/CD. Additionally, the role requires experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and security tools like Aqua Security, Qualys, Trivy, and Snyk to solve complex infrastructure automation and platform modernization challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop container-based platform solutions to improve developer productivity and accelerate software delivery.
  • Build and maintain Kubernetes platform capabilities, including reusable deployment patterns and automation frameworks.
  • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for secure, scalable, and efficient application deployments.
  • Create and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and automated platform tools.
  • Implement security best practices, vulnerability management, and compliance controls across containerized environments.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues within containerized environments and implement long-term technical solutions.
  • Partner with development teams to improve onboarding experiences and self-service capabilities for containerized solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to continuous innovation in cloud-native engineering standards.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience developing enterprise software applications using Java.
  • Advanced Bash scripting, Linux OS internals, Podman, CI/CD pipeline engineering, and Python.
  • Hands-on experience building and supporting Kubernetes environments, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Strong experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployment.
  • Knowledge of various Linux flavors, infrastructure automation, and DevOps methodologies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline (preferred).
  • Experience with Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and API development (preferred).
  • Experience with container security tools, service mesh technologies, and Generative AI tools (preferred).

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