Lead System Engineer

AT&T

. Translate business and technical requirements into scalable enterprise solutions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $237,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable enterprise solutions, including full-stack applications and distributed microservices. Proficient in cloud environments and performance optimization, with a strong foundation in Agile methodologies.

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Java/J2EE Application DevelopmentReact.js Frontend DevelopmentCloud Deployment (AWS, Azure, GCP)Database Design and OptimizationMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Java/J2EESpring FrameworkHibernateSpring BootDockerReact.jsJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3JSON

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Alignment

Tools & Technologies

OracleMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLCassandraAWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformAI Technologies (LLMs)

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Enterprise SolutionsScalable ArchitecturesHigh-Volume SystemsAgile DevelopmentContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCassandraCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformHibernateJ2EEJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesMS SQL ServerMySQLOracleReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate business and technical requirements into scalable enterprise solutions
Define architecture across application platforms, distributed services, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure
Design scalable system architectures and technical solutions for high-volume distributed applications
Define system architecture, component designs, subsystem interfaces, and integration models
Align development teams to a shared technical direction
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement scalable and resilient system solutions
Design and implement enterprise applications and distributed microservices using Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Spring Boot, and Docker
Develop and integrate web-based user interfaces using React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JSON
Design and support data architectures using Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Cassandra
Define system interaction models, performance optimization strategies, and non-functional requirements
Develop and deploy applications in cloud environments including AWS
Participate in system planning and architecture reviews
Evaluate technology alternatives and support the Architectural Runway
Integrate AI technologies, including LLMs, into enterprise applications
Enable Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines
Collaborate with portfolio stakeholders, Solution Architects, and development teams
Develop full-stack applications integrating frontend and backend technologies
Design service decomposition, API-first integration models, and distributed system communication patterns
Design and support high-availability, high-volume transactional systems
Perform database schema design, query optimization, and data modeling
Deploy or support applications in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP
Implement performance tuning, scalability optimization, and reliability improvements
Work in Agile or Scrum-based software development environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (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