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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $141,300.0 - $237,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Packaging, JIRA, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Foundry, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Tripwire, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Organization, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Istio, System Availability, Prompt Engineering, Software Security, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Generative AI, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Azure AKS, Api Design, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Qualys, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/782299BE2BDD4C7FAE8513B493DA175F/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years Experience developing enterprise software applications using Java. * Advanced Bash scripting, Linux OS internals & the boot chain, Containers / OCI. Podman, CI/CD pipeline engineering, Python * Knowledge of different flavors of Linux (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu etc), Packer * Strong AI assisted delivery mindset * Hands-on experience building and supporting Kubernetes environments ( Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . * Strong experience with Helm for Kubernetes application packaging and deployment. * Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines . * Understanding of containerization concepts and modern software delivery practices. * Knowledge of infrastructure automation and DevOps methodologies. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Demonstrated commitment to learning new technologies and adapting in a fast-paced, evolving environment., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * Strong knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose . * Experience with Terraform and Terraform Cloud . * Experience with GitHub Actions , GitLab CI/CD, and DevOps automation. * Experience with API Development and API Security . * Experience implementing container security solutions and controls. * Knowledge of container security and vulnerability management tools including: * Aqua Security * Qualys * Trivy * Snyk * Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, security remediation, and risk mitigation activities. * Knowledge of Kubernetes performance optimization and observability practices. * Experience securing Kubernetes clusters and workloads. * Experience with service mesh technologies. * Experience supporting enterprise developer platforms and platform engineering initiatives. * Familiarity with evaluation, monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks. * Experience leveraging Generative AI tools, including GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering techniques, to improve engineering productivity. * Experience working in Agile environments utilizing Jira Cloud. #LI-Onsite Full-time office role. ## Description Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. The The Technology Services organization is responsible for advancing information technology performance and delivering solutions with a focus on maximizing ROI, increasing efficiency and enhancing the experience of end users. Guided by experienced leaders, Corporate Systems seamlessly integrate with advanced Technology and Operations to drive our enterprise forward. Our Systems Reliability and Software Delivery teams are unwavering in their commitment to excellence, ensuring every solution is robust and efficient. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future, you'll create it. About the team: AT&T is building new engineering teams focused on advancing emerging technologies, next-generation infrastructure, and modern software development practices. As part of a strategic Containers/Kubernetes Everywhere initiative, we are expanding our platform engineering capabilities to simplify application deployment, accelerate modernization efforts, and enhance the developer experience across the enterprise. This team is responsible for building scalable, secure, and reusable container-based solutions that enable development teams to rapidly deliver software while maintaining operational excellence, security, and compliance standards. What You'll Do: As a Lead Software Engineer, you will help design, build, and enhance cloud-native platform capabilities that support enterprise application teams leveraging Kubernetes-based platforms. 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