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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DIRECTOR - TECHNOLOGY SDLC & Digital Engineering Transformation - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Programming Tools, Github, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Software Testing Automation Framework, Web Platforms, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Splunk, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing, Artifactory, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75501086-director-technology-sdlc-digital-engineering-transformation ## About the Role The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on technical roots in cloud-native architectures with proven experience driving organizational change, adopting AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, agentic workflows), and possessing exceptional presentation and storytelling skills to articulate the business value of engineering modernization to executive leadership., Leadership & Transformation Experience * 12+ years of progressive technology leadership, with 3+ years directly managing engineering teams focused on SDLC automation, platform engineering, or digital application development. * Proven track record of leading large-scale cultural and technical transformations (e.g., migrating from legacy architectures, agile transformations, or executing company-wide AI developer tool adoptions). * Superb presentation, storytelling, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to present to senior executives and diverse stakeholder groups. * Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain top-tier platform and software engineering talent. Technical Depth & AI Tooling (Hands-On Experience Required) * Deep experience with modern digital stacks using technologies like Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, Python, or Go, and cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Hands-on experience implementing and driving the adoption of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, LLM-based refactoring utilities, prompt registries) across software development workflows. * Demonstrated expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). * Strong understanding of modern test automation frameworks and code quality/static analysis tools (SonarQube). Delivery & Operational Excellence * Track record of improving release predictability, reducing cycle times, and decreasing production change-failure rates using DORA-based metrics. * Experience with observability and APM suites (Datadog, Splunk, Dynatrace) to monitor pipeline health and runtime infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications * Background in platform engineering, internal developer portals (e.g., Backstage), or developer tooling orchestration. * Experience with advanced software delivery patterns, including feature-flag-driven releases (LaunchDarkly), micro-frontends, and service-virtualization. Contributions to open-source developer tooling, CI/CD plugins, or AI-assisted coding extensions ## Description AT&T is seeking a Director - Technology to lead, scale, and transform the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and release engineering functions across our enterprise digital platforms. This leader will drive a massive cultural and technical shift, establishing AI-accelerated software engineering as the cornerstone of our developer experience (DevEx) and delivery governance. You will directly manage cross-functional engineering teams spanning DevOps/SRE, Developer Tooling, and Core Automation, while serving as the primary champion for modernizing how our entire organization builds software., Engineering Transformation & AI Acceleration * Pioneer the AI-accelerated SDLC blueprint, establishing the governance, safety protocols, and deployment strategies for AI coding assistants and autonomous engineering agents across all developer squads. * Drive engineering culture modernization, transforming the organization from traditional, manual delivery paradigms to high-velocity, AI-augmented engineering practices. * Formulate and track innovative DevEx metrics (e.g., DORA, developer sentiment, cognitive load reduction, and AI-tooling adoption/ROI) to prove and optimize velocity improvements. * Upskill and build durable, in-house teams, systematically leverage AI accelerators to maximize individual and squad engineering output. Executive Communication & Presentation * Evangelize the engineering transformation roadmap through highly polished, compelling presentations, technical demonstrations, and business-value pitches to executive stakeholders. * Translate complex platform architectures and DevSecOps technical debt into simple, high-impact business narratives that align with strategic enterprise priorities and secure funding. * Facilitate cross-functional alignment by leading steering committees, technology workshops, and town halls to drive adoption and generate excitement around modern digital engineering initiatives. Delivery Leadership & Toolchain Ownership * Own end-to-end delivery execution for core platform tooling, automation frameworks, and cloud-native release infrastructure. * Establish the digital developer platform, managing the engineering toolchain (e.g., Jira, GitHub, SonarQube, Artifactory) to minimize friction and automate quality/security gates (SAST/DAST). * Set the standards for progressive delivery patterns (canary, blue-green, feature flagging) and modern automated testing (contract, performance, E2E) within an AI-assisted ecosystem. Platform Accountability & Operations * Drive DevOps strategy, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) governance, and environment management across development, staging, and production zones. * Establish platform security hardening, access control (RBAC), and regulatory compliance structures across digital service environments. * Own incident response, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvements for platform reliability. ## Related Videos - [Developer Experience in the Age of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1118-developer-experience-in-the-age-of-ai) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [The AI-Native Engineering Org: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100004-the-ai-native-engineering-org-what-s-real-what-s-hype-what-s-next) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)