**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.** Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Security Office ensures that our assets are safeguarded through truthful transparency, enforce accountability and master cybersecurity to stay ahead of threats. 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. Are you a visionary technical leader with a passion for building high-performance teams and cutting-edge Java-based solutions? Join us as an Associate Director, where you’ll drive architectural innovation, mentor talented engineers, and deliver robust, scalable systems that support our business goals. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to take on complex challenges, we want to hear from you! **What You’ll Do** + Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-volume, mission-critical applications using Java, Spring, and REST. + Architect and implement systems leveraging microservices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes). + Manage, coach, and mentor a dynamic team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. + Drive key initiatives, ensuring successful project delivery while aligning with business strategy and technical direction. + Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept and planning to deployment and support. + Collaborate with cross-functional business and IT teams to identify requirements, develop solutions, and implement best practices. + Ensure system scalability, security, and performance through continuous improvement and rigorous testing. + Partner with external vendors and consultants as needed to augment project delivery and innovation. **What You’ll Bring** + 10+ years of experience building and delivering high-volume Java-based applications, with deep expertise in Java, Spring, and REST. + 8+ years of experience architecting and designing microservices-based systems; 2+ years with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes). + 6+ years of proven leadership, managing and mentoring software engineering teams and driving cross-functional initiatives. + Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences. + Strategic mindset with experience evaluating and recommending new technologies and best practices. + Proficiency with modern CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Maven. + Strong background in performance tuning, system deployment, and production support. + Hands-on experience with unit and functional testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.). Our Assoc Director-Technology II, earns between $191,400-$287,200 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at 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. \#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role- Ready to join our team? Apply today. **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Time Type:** Regular **Location:** Plano, Texas **Salary Range:** $191,400.00 - $287,200.00 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. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status