Lead System Engineering

att; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a Lead System Engineering in Plano, TX. The role focuses on translating business requirements into robust technical solutions across platform, network, software, and cloud layers, using SDLC and Agile practices.

You will define designs, enable application components, and guide development teams in architectural decisions. Experience with Node.js, Laravel, PostgreSQL, PowerShell, and Azure services is required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Information Science/CE and 4 years in SDLC-driven roles.
• Experience with Node.js, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and PowerShell.
• Proficiency with Azure services (Synapse, Pipelines, Functions) and PaaS.
• Experience applying Agile (Scrum/Kanban/Lean) and building scalable web apps.

Responsibilities

• Translate core architecture into final technical solutions across platform, network, software, and cloud.
• Define designs and enable components; drive key design decisions.
• Develop and maintain web apps using Node.js, Laravel, PostgreSQL, and PowerShell; ensure reliability and scalability.

Skills

SDLC expertise

Agile methodologies

Machine Learning concepts

Large dataset analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Node.js

Laravel (PHP)

PostgreSQL

PowerShell

Microsoft Azure (Synapse, Pipelines, Functions)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Lead System Engineering

Lead System Engineering

JOB LOCATION: 3400 W. Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75075

3400 W. Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75075

DUTIES:

Responsible for translating the core architecture for business requirements into the final technical solution (consisting of platform, network, software, cloud, etc.) through functional, performance, and reliability analysis using engineering models and techniques, primarily through software development throughout the vertical stack. Define designs. Provide technical enablement for application components and subsystems for an application(s). Drives important design decisions for development team. Elaborate the design and interfaces for specific components including: Define subsystems and their interfaces, allocate responsibilities to subsystems, understand solution deployment, and communicate requirements for interactions with solution context. Align development teams to a shared technical direction and partners with those teams in elaborating the Solution and its interfaces. Validate technology assumptions, evaluate implementation alternatives. Establish critical NFRs at the solution level, participate in the definition of others. Create and enable the Continuous Delivery Pipeline including: Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of the system solution and explore alternatives. Develop the Architectural Runway in support of new business Features and Capabilities. Work with portfolio stakeholders, Solution and Enterprise Architects, to develop, analyze, split, and realize the implementation of enablers. Participate in project planning, system and solution demos, retrospective workshops. Understand technical characteristics of and assist with architectural integration of external components, systems, and platforms. Use the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for application delivery and support. Perform solution analysis, requirements gathering, design, development, and implementation activities. Design system specifications, establishing standards, and performing programming/coding tasks. Define and document non-functional requirements (NFRs). Apply Agile development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. support regulatory risk and compliance management activities. Create and design solution models and architecture artifacts. Perform Solution Functional Fit Analysis to evaluate solution alignment with business needs. Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js, Laravel (PHP), PostgreSQL, and PowerShell. Use Microsoft Azure services, including Synapse, Pipelines, Functions, Platform-as-a-service (PaaS), mail services, file shares, security, and maintenance. Perform automation analysis and develop scripts to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Design and implement system architectures and operational processes to support reliability and scalability. Apply technical knowledge of web tracking tools and related technologies. Create and maintain best-practice documentation across multiple systems and functional areas. Work within scaled Agile development teams and collaborate across multiple stakeholders. Analyze and interpret large datasets and synthesizing findings into actionable insights. Apply Machine Learning techniques and utilize AI-driven tools and solutions. Apply accessibility standards and guidelines including WCAG and WAI-ARIA. Use accessibility and assistive technology testing tools including JAWS, NVDA, AMP, WAVE, and ZoomText to evaluate and validate application and website accessibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Information Science, or Computer Engineering and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or four (4) years of experience in a related occupation using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for application delivery and support; performing solution analysis, requirements gathering, design, development, and implementation activities; designing system specifications, establishing standards, and performing programming/coding tasks; defining and documenting non-functional requirements (NFRs); applying Agile development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean; supporting regulatory risk and compliance management activities; creating and designing solution models and architecture artifacts; developing and maintaining web applications using Node.js, Laravel (PHP), PostgreSQL, and PowerShell; using Microsoft Azure services, including Synapse, Pipelines, Functions, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), mail services, file shares, security, and maintenance; performing automation analysis and developing scripts to streamline processes and improve efficiency; designing and implementing system architectures and operational processes to support reliability and scalability; applying technical knowledge of web tracking tools and related technologies; creating and maintaining best-practice documentation across multiple systems and functional areas; working within scaled Agile development teams and collaborating across multiple stakeholders; analyzing and interpreting large datasets and synthesizing findings into actionable insights; applying Machine Learning techniques and utilizing AI-driven tools and solutions; applying accessibility standards and guidelines including WCAG and WAI-ARIA; and using accessibility and assistive technology testing tools including JAWS, NVDA, AMP, WAVE, and ZoomText to evaluate and validate application and website accessibility.

Our Lead System Engineerings earn between $162,946 - $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

Our Lead System Engineering jobs earn between $158,200.00 - $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.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Plano, Texas

Salary Range:

$158,200.00 - $237,400.00

AT&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.