Associate Director - Digital Technology Lead

Associate Director - Digital Technology Lead

About the role: This role requires experience implementing AI, AI-MCP. Artificial Intelligence is the focus along with both front and back‑end development. Experience with React, Next.js, GraphQL, Java, Redis, noSQL databases, Kafka, CDN (ex: Akamai), AI tools, AI‑MCP, and public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) is also a must. Deep knowledge of full‑stack application development using React/Next.js, GraphQL, and Java is required, as is experience implementing and leveraging AI tools in production environments.

This position directs and manages Web engineering teams responsible for designing, developing, testing, and launching new and existing consumer product features. The ideal candidate has at least 10+ years managing full‑stack software engineering teams.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Direct and manage Web engineering teams responsible for designing, developing, testing, and launching consumer product features.
• Operational Excellence: Champion high standards for quality, reliability, usability, and security across engineering practices and delivered products.
• Grow Future Leaders: Cultivate the next generation of engineering leadership, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Management: Ensure teams consistently follow engineering best practices, align with OKRs, and track key KPIs such as delivery velocity, quality, and system health.
• Process Optimization: Establish, optimize, and standardize engineering workflows, driving continuous improvement in efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

Development & Execution

• Hands‑On Technical Leadership: Actively participate in prototyping, researching, and coding scalable, consumer‑facing systems.
• Technology Advancement: Continuously evaluate and advocate for cutting‑edge tools and technologies to enhance engineering efficiency and future readiness.
• Full Stack Contribution: Contribute to development across the entire stack, including Frontend (React.js, Next.js) and Backend (Java, Node.js, REST, GraphQL).
• Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews, operational reviews, technical discussions, and troubleshooting sessions to uphold the highest development standards.
• Technical Mentorship: Coach, mentor, and set high standards for technical excellence and architectural rigor.

To Succeed in This Role, You Should Have

• Experience with React, Next.js, GraphQL, Java, Redis, noSQL databases, Kafka, CDN (ex: Akamai), AI tools, and public cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Deep knowledge of full‑stack application development using React/Next.js, GraphQL, and Java.
• Hands‑on engineering experience with a strong empathy for developers and a drive to promote engineering happiness and productivity.
• Experience implementing and leveraging AI tools in production environments.
• A track record of operational excellence, demonstrated through management of code quality, code reviews, test coverage, and automation.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science with 12+ years of software engineering experience, or a master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Background in software design, development, and large‑scale system engineering.
• Experience implementing AI solutions and familiarity with test automation frameworks and technologies.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and design solutions for Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Proven ability to engage in technical design and architectural discussions.
• Commitment to ensuring team satisfaction and productivity.
• Ability to help mitigate risks (technical, product, personnel) and participate in engineering workgroups and on‑call rotations to ensure service availability.

Supervisor: Yes

Salary Range: $174,100 to $261,100 USD annually, with a discretionary quarterly premium pay in addition to base salary.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid time off and holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays), paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, adoption reimbursement, disability benefits, 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 AT&T phone.

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: USA:TX:Dallas / Two AT&T Plaza (211 S Akard St) – Dat:211 S Akard St, USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy – Adm:3400 W Plano Pkwy

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. 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 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 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.