Lead Software and DevOps Engineer

Job 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.

AT\&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Join AT\&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT\&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

What you’ll do:

Engineer Solutions: Design and implement robust backend services and RESTful APIs to support critical business applications across Field Operations Technology.

Own the Lifecycle: Take full ownership of your features, from initial design through deployment. This includes writing unit tests, establishing CI/CD pipelines, security best practices and monitoring production performance.

Solve Complex Technology Challenges: Collaborate and Architect efficient solutions leveraging industry standards and best practices.

Innovate \& Learn: Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies—such as LLMs, agents, and the latest Azure features—to find faster and better ways to address business challenges.

Collaborate: Partner directly with business stakeholders to translate their needs into effective technical solutions, ensuring that requirements address the real problem.

What you’ll need:

Problem-Solving Approach: A solution-oriented mindset, with the curiosity to dig deep and address core business needs—not just surface-level requests.

Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work closely with both technical teams and business partners, translating complex needs into actionable solutions.

Continuous Improvement: A drive to stay ahead by experimenting with and integrating emerging technologies.

What you’ll bring:

5+ years Coding Proficiency: Deep expertise in Java with an emphasis in Spring Boot.

Engineering Fundamentals: A strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming, data structures, algorithms, and system design. You understand the reasoning behind your technical choices.

Database Knowledge: Solid experience with relational databases (SQL), complex queries

Cloud Native Mindset: Practical experience building applications in a cloud environment (Azure preferred, but AWS or GCP experience is applicable).

Adaptability: A proven track record of quickly learning new languages, frameworks, or tools. You embrace new challenges and continually expand your skillset.

Preferred:

Experience with the Azure ecosystem (Data Factory, SQL, DevOps), interest or background in GenAI/LLMs, and familiarity with DevOps practices like CI/CD, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code.

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science.

Our Lead Software Engineering, earns between $141,300-$211,900 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.

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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

Ready to join our team? Apply today.

Weekly Hours:

40Time Type:

RegularLocation:

USA:MO:Saint Louis / 1010 Pine St - Co:1010 Pine StSalary Range:

$141,300.00 - $237,400.00

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.