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Cricket Wireless Lead Software Engineering

Atlanta, Georgia

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Job Description:

This position is located in Atlanta, GA and requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week.  No relocation is offered.

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for problem-solving?  Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can shape the future of technology? Join us as a Cricket Wireless Lead Software Engineer and be a pivotal part of our journey to deliver cutting-edge software applications and services. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can drive the entire delivery process from design to deployment with a focus on automation and excellence.

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.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:


Design, Development and Coding: Design and code software applications by applying various programming languages to execute development methodologies. (Software Engineers MUST design AND code applications at a minimum.)


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.


Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.

TCP Career Step Differentiator:

Designs and codes complex applications and is an SME for specific programming languages, applications or modules of large complex applications.

Has a wide technology knowledge and tools, as well as methodology. Fosters agile and growth mindset and creates innovation and impact.

Back-End Developer position requirements

Soft Skills

  • Be able to speak in a corporate business environment
  • Be open to sharing knowledge with others via text or presentations
  • Respect non-technical resources in a professional conversation
  • Let the work speak for you
  • Don't let issues become excuses instead find a way to deliver value
  • Don't be too proud to ask questions when not familiar with a process or a concept
  • Empower your teammates
  • Take time to learn and seek information proactively

Coding skills

  • Rest APIs
  • SOAP APIs
  • Microservices principles 
  • Spring Boot with java
  • Java 1.8 and above
  • Cassandra DB experience 
  • SQL Server
  • Oracle (nice to have)
  • Spring data framework (Cassandra, Sql server)
  • Public Cloud experience (Azure is preferred) 
  • Automated unit test frameworks like Junit & mock frameworks
  • Kubernetes experience
  • Experience with messaging frameworks like JMS, Service Bus, Kafka.

Process

  • AGILE development and SCRUM experience
  • Understand the concept of a vertical slice story/feature
  • Understand the concept of tasking



Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Supervisor: No

Our Lead Software Engineering earn between $128,400.00 - $192,600.00 of TSR. 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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.

With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range:

$128,400.00 - $192,600.00

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.

Job ID R-52961 Date posted 02/05/2025
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