AT&T
Overview
Job Description: About the Company:
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. About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced
Principal Automation Engineer
with a strong background in
designing robust test automation frameworks . This is a strategic role where you will lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performing automation solutions across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate our testing capabilities and drive continuous quality across the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead the
design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks
from the ground up for web, mobile, API, and backend services.
Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and technologies to support quality engineering goals.
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product managers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor and guide automation engineers on automation best practices, code quality, and design patterns.
Mentor and guide quality engineering teams on framework adoption, script development, and best practices.
Define standards for coding, documentation, and framework extensibility.
Monitor framework performance and continuously optimize for scalability and maintainability.
Participate in code reviews and ensure high standards of test reliability and efficiency.
Partner with DevSecOps to embed security testing into automation frameworks.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software test automation with at least 4 years in a lead or principal role.
Proven experience in
framework design and architecture
for at least two major automation platforms (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cypress, REST Assured).
Strong programming skills in
Java, Python, JavaScript or similar languages .
Deep knowledge of testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, acceptance, performance).
Experience with test execution tools, CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), and test reporting dashboards.
Hands-on experience with BDD/TDD and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to GenAI tools or intelligent test automation platforms.
Experience in performance and security test automation.
Knowledge of service virtualization and test data management.
Contributions to open-source automation projects.
Skills Required
Automation Frameworks
— Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright, Cucumber
Programming Languages
— Python, Java, JavaScript, C#
CI/CD Tools
— Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps
Infrastructure Automation
— Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef
Cloud Platforms
— AWS, Azure, GCP
Containerization
— Docker, Kubernetes
API Testing
— Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI
Monitoring Tools
— Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
Databases
— SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
Compensation and Location Our Principal Automation Engineer earns between
$158,200.00-$237,400.00
USD annual total compensation estimate. 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; Paid Time Off and holidays; Paid Parental Leave; Paid Caregiver Leave; additional sick leave where available; Adoption Reimbursement; Disability Benefits; Life and Accidental Death Insurance; supplemental benefit programs; Employee Assistance Programs; wellness programs; employee discounts up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and more.
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Work Details 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.
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
USA:TX:Dallas / Two AT&T Plaza (211 S Akard St) - Dat:211 S Akard St
Salary Range:
$158,200.00 - $237,400.00
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Job Description: About the Company:
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. About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced
Principal Automation Engineer
with a strong background in
designing robust test automation frameworks . This is a strategic role where you will lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performing automation solutions across web, mobile, and API platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate our testing capabilities and drive continuous quality across the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead the
design, development, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks
from the ground up for web, mobile, API, and backend services.
Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and technologies to support quality engineering goals.
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product managers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor and guide automation engineers on automation best practices, code quality, and design patterns.
Mentor and guide quality engineering teams on framework adoption, script development, and best practices.
Define standards for coding, documentation, and framework extensibility.
Monitor framework performance and continuously optimize for scalability and maintainability.
Participate in code reviews and ensure high standards of test reliability and efficiency.
Partner with DevSecOps to embed security testing into automation frameworks.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in software test automation with at least 4 years in a lead or principal role.
Proven experience in
framework design and architecture
for at least two major automation platforms (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cypress, REST Assured).
Strong programming skills in
Java, Python, JavaScript or similar languages .
Deep knowledge of testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, acceptance, performance).
Experience with test execution tools, CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), and test reporting dashboards.
Hands-on experience with BDD/TDD and tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to GenAI tools or intelligent test automation platforms.
Experience in performance and security test automation.
Knowledge of service virtualization and test data management.
Contributions to open-source automation projects.
Skills Required
Automation Frameworks
— Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright, Cucumber
Programming Languages
— Python, Java, JavaScript, C#
CI/CD Tools
— Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps
Infrastructure Automation
— Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef
Cloud Platforms
— AWS, Azure, GCP
Containerization
— Docker, Kubernetes
API Testing
— Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI
Monitoring Tools
— Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
Databases
— SQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
Compensation and Location Our Principal Automation Engineer earns between
$158,200.00-$237,400.00
USD annual total compensation estimate. 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; Paid Time Off and holidays; Paid Parental Leave; Paid Caregiver Leave; additional sick leave where available; Adoption Reimbursement; Disability Benefits; Life and Accidental Death Insurance; supplemental benefit programs; Employee Assistance Programs; wellness programs; employee discounts up to 50% on eligible AT&T mobility plans and more.
#ConsumerTechnologyeXperience
Work Details 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.
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
USA:TX:Dallas / Two AT&T Plaza (211 S Akard St) - Dat:211 S Akard St
Salary Range:
$158,200.00 - $237,400.00
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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