Principal Applications Developer

We are seeking a Principal Application Developer to serve as a critical liaison between Business, Network, and IT, shaping the future of our application landscape.  The candidate plays a key role in designs, developing APIs/services, data flows, and integrations with upstream/downstream systems, and maintaining industry-leading solutions that drive business transformation and operational excellence.  The candidate will lead end-to-end design and development for application features, enhancements, and fixes.  

Owns solution design for features/enhancements, reviews designs, and guides implementation. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this is the opportunity for you.  Analyze business requirements and propose innovative, cost-effective solutions from ideation to production. Work with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, align priorities, and maintain delivery transparency for stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, plus 9+ years of progressive experience in software development and solution architecture. Proficiency with AI tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Claude, Windsurf, and agent-based coding, as well as expert-level skills in Java, Springboot (REST, MVC, Security), Microservices, and modern cloud technologies.

Strong knowledge of telecom industry standards, business processes, and technology solutions. Deep experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Bitbucket, Kafka, Jenkins, Git, Open Shift, AKS, and cloud-native development. Proven ability to gather, document, and analyze complex business and technical requirements, lead solution design, manage product backlogs, and guide Agile sprint/release planning. Excellent communication and leadership skills, including mentoring teams, conducting technical reviews, and maintaining documentation repositories.(Preferred)

Experience in end-to-end business process optimization and IT portfolio management.
* 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.
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