Assoc Director-Technology II

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.

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Are you a visionary technical leader with a passion for building high-performance teams and cutting-edge Java-based solutions? Join us as an Associate Director, where you'll drive architectural innovation, mentor talented engineers, and deliver robust, scalable systems that support our business goals. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to take on complex challenges, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-volume, mission-critical applications using Java, Spring, and REST.
• Architect and implement systems leveraging microservices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Manage, coach, and mentor a dynamic team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Drive key initiatives, ensuring successful project delivery while aligning with business strategy and technical direction.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept and planning to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams to identify requirements, develop solutions, and implement best practices.
• Ensure system scalability, security, and performance through continuous improvement and rigorous testing.
• Partner with external vendors and consultants as needed to augment project delivery and innovation.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience building and delivering high-volume Java-based applications, with deep expertise in Java, Spring, and REST.
• 8+ years of experience architecting and designing microservices-based systems; 2+ years with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
• 6+ years of proven leadership, managing and mentoring software engineering teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strategic mindset with experience evaluating and recommending new technologies and best practices.
• Proficiency with modern CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Maven.
• Strong background in performance tuning, system deployment, and production support.
• Hands-on experience with unit and functional testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).

Our Assoc Director-Technology II, earns between $191,400-$287,200 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:
40

Time Type:
Regular

Location:
Plano, Texas

Salary Range:
$191,400.00 - $287,200.00

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.