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AT&T

Principal Software Engineering

full-time•Middletown Township, Greendale, Alpharetta•$155k - $261k

Summary

Location

Middletown Township, Greendale, Alpharetta

Salary

$155k - $261k

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

Company links

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About this role

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:

  • Design, Development and Coding: Design and code software applications by applying various programming languages to execute development methodologies.

  • Collaboration and Communication: Gather and review software requirements, provide estimates, create design specifications, and work with engineers/architects to assess and test hardware and software interactions.

  • Testing and Debugging: Develop and implement automated test plans, validate test environments, data, and results, design and implement code fixes, and produce reporting.

  • Maintenance and Support: Troubleshoot and resolve application configuration and environment issues.

  • Deployment: Facilitate and support the software deployment process.

What you’ll bring:

An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results. Leads critical, high-impact projects and designs/implements innovative business strategies. Works with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions. Serves as a mentor and assists others with challenging issues.

Expert in multiple programming languages and business processes and design/develops/codes for very complex suites of applications. Impacts on coding and methodology best practices in a specific area of expertise. Leads improvement initiatives and innovation on the area of expertise. Identify technical strategy.  Design, develop/code, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software solutions, ensuring efficient delivery processes and production support with a focus on automation and industry best practices.

What you’ll need:

  • Required Experience:

    • 8+ years of related experience.

    • Certification is required in some areas.

  • Required Qualifications:

    • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification

    • Kong Gateway/Lua

    • PostGreSQL

    • Java Spring Boot

    • Unix

    • Docker

    • Openresty Nginx

    • Redis

    • Helm

    • Terraform

    • Grafana Tview Alerts

    • Kubernetes

    • Ansible

    • Azure

    • Flexcloud

    • React JS

    • Angular JS

  • Desired Education:

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

Supervisor: No

Our Principal Software Engineering, earns between $155,400 - $261,100 annually.  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

Ready to join our team?  Apply today

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Middletown, New Jersey

Salary Range:

$155,400.00 - $261,100.00

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.

What you'll do

  • The Principal Software Engineer will design, develop, and code software applications while collaborating with engineers and architects. They will also be responsible for testing, debugging, and maintaining high-quality software solutions.

About AT&T

We understand that our customers want an easier, less complicated life. We’re using our network, labs, products, services, and people to create a world where everything works together seamlessly, and life is better as a result. How will we continue to drive for this excellence in innovation? With you. Our people, and their passion to succeed, are at the heart of what we do. Today, we’re poised to connect millions of people with their world, delivering the human benefits of technology in ways that defy the imaginable. What are you dreaming of doing with your career? Find stories about our talent, career advice, opportunities, company news, and innovations here on LinkedIn. To learn more about joining AT&T, visit: http://www.att.jobs We provide in some of our posts links to articles or posts from third-party websites unaffiliated with AT&T. In doing so, AT&T is not adopting, endorsing or otherwise approving the content of those articles or posts. AT&T is providing this content for your information only.

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AT&T offers a competitive compensation package for the Principal Software Engineering role. The salary range is USD 155k - 261k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Principal Software Engineering at AT&T, you will: the Principal Software Engineer will design, develop, and code software applications while collaborating with engineers and architects. They will also be responsible for testing, debugging, and maintaining high-quality software solutions..

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