Lead System Engineer - Technical Release Management

AT&T; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Lead System Engineer to oversee release management for their Digital and omnichannel platform. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development and strong technical skills in Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and microservices architecture. Excellent communication and project management abilities are essential for success in this full-time, on-site role, which offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development, deployment engineering, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on skills with CI/CD tools and scripting.
• Deep understanding of Java and Node.js microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
• Coordinate release activities, manage dependencies, risks, and schedules.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline development

Deployment engineering

Software release management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git workflows

Python

Job description

Job Description

Lead System Engineer - Technical Release Management

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.

We’re looking for a skilled Technical Release Engineer to lead the release management for AT&T’s Digital and omnichannel platform. You’ll manage critical products and Java/Node.js microservices deployed on Azure and on-premises, ensuring smooth, reliable releases. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration across teams to optimize deployment processes and improve release efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Git workflows to automate build, test, and deployment.

• Coordinate and execute release activities, managing dependencies, risks, and schedules across teams.

• Troubleshoot deployment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes to ensure reliable releases.

• Communicate release plans, timelines, and requirements clearly with stakeholders and leadership.

• Lead release meetings, collaborate with development teams, and support on-call incident resolution.

• Maintain release documentation, processes, and continuously recommend improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in CI/CD pipeline development, deployment engineering, software release management, or related roles.

• Strong hands-on skills with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git workflows, and scripting required (Python preferred).

• Deep understanding of Java and Node.js microservices architecture, and Azure cloud fundamentals required.

• Excellent project coordination and risk management abilities across complex releases.

• Effective communication skills to engage technical teams and executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Our Lead System Engineering earns between $143,800-$215,800 USD annually, excluding other rewards that 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.

• 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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Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: USA:WA:Bothell / 20205 North Creek Pkwy - Adm (bothell 8):20205 North Creek Pkwy

Salary Range: $143,800.00 - $215,800.00

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.