Senior Applications Development (Government)

Job Description:

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government.   We are dedicated to recruiting, developing, and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values, and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

The Executive Programs Team within AT&T’s Federal Solutions group supports our Nation’s senior executives, providing telecommunications services worldwide.   These services include critical voice, video, data, and collaboration services supporting continuous mission critical, national security operations.

AT&T has an opening for a Software Engineer in the National Capital Region area to support the Northstar Program, in providing telecommunications expert technical design, engineering, operations, and trouble resolution for a national security, mission critical enterprise air-to-ground nationwide network.

General Summary:   The candidate will be responsible for the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of cloud-based and embedded Linux services.  He or she will also assist in developing software system architecture from functional and non-functional requirements.  The candidate must have experience with multiple front-end and back-end architectures, such as C/C++, Qt, AngularJS, ReactJS, and using networking libraries in multi-threaded, object-oriented applications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide updates to team leads and leadership on progress of development and address any concerns or potential issues that arise appropriately.
• Perform software design and code reviews and quality checks using commercial and open-source tools.
• Conducts pilot tests to assess the functionality of newly developed applications.
• Documents requirements, design and software, including, drafts, revisions, and final directions.
• Performs maintenance activities for new and existing systems across all tiers.
• Participates in the analysis, design, and implementation of technical solutions to fulfill new requirements levied against existing systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to be cleared for a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must have relevant experience with developing web interfaces and command line client applications in C++.
• Must have experience developing multi-threaded server C++ applications.
• Must have experience with client-server applications using TCP/IP and Linux IPC.
• 2+ years Qt framework expertise developing and fielding desktop applications and multi-threaded server processes.
• 2+ years programming in an enterprise Linux environment with familiarity with programming tools.
• Expertise in Linux network and system programming. 
• Willingness to learn and implement network protocols, such as SNMP, OSPF, EIGRP, HDLC and others, including reading INET RFC’s and validating implementations using automated test frameworks.
• Understanding of JSON messaging and its use in message brokers and web applications.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or relevant fields.

Desired Qualifications:

MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or relevant fields is a plus.

Our Senior Applications Development's earn between $110,000 to $135,000. 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

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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.