AT&T

Lead Azure Cloud & DevOps Platform Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAT&T
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted12 Oct 2026

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.

At AT&T, we're modernizing enterprise technology platforms through cloud transformation, automation, and DevOps excellence. We're seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Azure Cloud & DevOps Platform Engineer) to support Azure infrastructure engineering, cloud migration initiatives, platform automation, and application modernization efforts supporting critical enterprise systems.

What You'll Do

Support architecture, automation, and operational support for Azure-based infrastructure and platform services.
Drive migration and modernization of legacy applications and infrastructure to Azure.
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and deployment automation.
Support enterprise data platforms including Snowflake and Databricks.
Partner across engineering, security, architecture, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.
Implement cloud-native architectures leveraging containers, Kubernetes, APIs, and microservices.
Establish monitoring, logging, performance, and reliability practices across cloud and hybrid environments.
Lead production support, troubleshooting, incident response, and platform standardization initiatives.
Mentor engineers on DevOps, automation, cloud engineering, and operational excellence.

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What You'll Need

Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, identity, and governance.
Experience leading cloud migration and application modernization programs.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Helm, or related IaC technologies.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, and container-based deployments.
Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures, enterprise security, IAM, and platform governance.
Experience supporting production environments, monitoring, incident management, and operational reliability.

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure, or systems architecture.
Proven success leading enterprise Azure transformation, modernization, or platform engineering initiatives.
Experience supporting large-scale, business-critical applications and services.
Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and related cloud technologies.
Ability to influence architecture, operational strategy, and engineering best practices across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, etc.).
Experience with Snowflake and Databricks administration in Azure.
Background in large-scale Agile/SAFe environments.
Experience introducing automation, developer productivity improvements, or AI-assisted engineering tools.
Telecom or large enterprise technology experience preferred.

This role is ideal for a technical practitioner passionate about Azure cloud transformation, DevOps automation, application modernization, and building highly reliable enterprise platforms at scale.



Our Lead System Engineering jobs earn between $141,300.00 - $237,400.00 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

Weekly Hours:

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm & Dat:2900 W Plano Pkwy

Salary Range:

$141,300.00 - $237,400.00

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.

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