Lead System Engineering

JOB LOCATION: 3400 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075

“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”

DUTIES: Design and execute comprehensive test strategies for projects utilizing BDD, TDD, hybrid, and linear frameworks across multi-tier web, API, and mobile applications. Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional quality engineering teams, ensuring readiness and accuracy of functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing artifacts through robust automation practices as defined by AT&T’s CTX organization. Oversee and review script and code development within the team, proactively identifying bottlenecks, technical thresholds, and improvement opportunities, especially in Python-driven automation projects. Lead efforts in automation across UI, microservices, and API test management, integrating CI/CD, continuous testing, quality gates, and cloud-native architectures. Work closely with CTX CQE management to continually support, enhance, and measure efficiency and effectiveness in test automation outcomes. Utilize extensive experience in test automation to architect and maintain frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Pytest, Robot Framework, and custom reporting solutions. Employ advanced programming skills in Python and proficiency in Playwright and Pytest for browser automation and test development. Execute mobile test automation using Appium and Android SDK, including integration with cloud-based device testing solutions including BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Perfecto. Implement automated solutions for test result aggregation and reporting, leveraging AI analytics to detect trends and identify potential failure points. Integrate automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps to enable continuous delivery and testing. Utilize public cloud platforms (Azure) and containerization technologies to enhance scalability and efficiency of automation solutions. Participate actively in Safe Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies, contributing to iterative development and continuous improvement processes. Develop advanced automation frameworks using a combination of industry-leading tools, including Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Pytest, Robot Framework, and custom reporting solutions. Program and script languages, specifically Python, including hands-on experience with frameworks such as Pytest for developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Utilize Playwright for browser automation, encompassing complex web application scenarios. automating the collection and reporting of test results, leveraging AI analytics to identify patterns, trends, and potential points of failure for continuous quality improvement. Integrate automated test scripts and frameworks into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, using tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps. Work with cloud platforms(Azure) and utilize containerization technologies to support scalable, distributed automation solutions. Work effectively within Safe Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments, contributing to iterative development cycles and collaborative team initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation developing advanced automation frameworks using a combination of industry-leading tools, including Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, TestNG, Pytest, Robot Framework, and custom reporting solutions; programming and scripting languages, specifically Python, including hands-on experience with frameworks such as Pytest for developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts; utilizing Playwright for browser automation, encompassing complex web application scenarios; executing mobile test automation using Appium and Android SDK, including integration with cloud-based device testing solutions including BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Perfecto; automating the collection and reporting of test results, leveraging AI analytics to identify patterns, trends, and potential points of failure for continuous quality improvement; integrating automated test scripts and frameworks into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, using tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps; working with cloud platforms (Azure) and utilizing containerization technologies to support scalable, distributed automation solutions; and working effectively within Safe Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments, contributing to iterative development cycles and collaborative team initiatives.

Our Lead System Engineering roles earn between $166,400 - $237,400 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

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

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Plano, Texas

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.