Associate Director – Web Engineering
| Company | AT&T |
|---|---|
| Location | Bothell, WA, USA, Dallas, TX, USA |
| Salary | $174100 – $261100 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of solid experience and understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices for building highly scalable and maintainable systems
- 8+ years of working experience with high-volume websites and high-velocity transactions and designing systems that can handle the demands of real-time or near-real-time data
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in the development of web applications and microservices
- 8+ years of experience with leading, managing and mentoring teams
- 5+ years of proven experience building sophisticated applications and APIs in Cloud and hybrid cloud environments at large scale preferably in Java and React JS
- 5+ years of experience in using observability tools such as APM, analytics platforms, etc.
- 5+ years experience working with cloud platforms, such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, to architect and implement scalable, high performance and efficient solutions
- In-depth understanding and practical application of networking architecture principles and security: caching and content delivery (CDN)
Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and manage a team of web engineers through effective coaching, performance management, and career development
- Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for web projects including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Architect and enforce best practices in web development, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD)
- Ensure web applications are optimized for performance, accessibility, security, and scalability
- Drive innovation by researching and integrating new web technologies, frameworks, and tools that enhance product capabilities
- Manage resource allocation and project prioritization to meet deadlines and deliverables
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team productivity and product quality
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between engineering and business objectives
- Stays abreast of emerging technologies and assesses their applicability to the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, adapt to emerging technologies, and implement industry best practices
- Experience in building applications and performance scripts using AI Peer Programming tools
- Proficient in using modern software development tools, version control systems (ex. Git), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Strong communication and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and responsibility of critical issues and conclude them to resolution
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to dissect complex technical challenges and propose innovative solutions