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Principal Engineer, Software - T-Mobile
Overland Park, Kansas
Posted: Mar 25, 2022 08:17

Job Description

The Technology Software Engineer will work with a team of other software developers and network and systems engineers to design, implement, and deploy software which meet customer's requirements, scales easily, removes the limitations of traditional networking solutions, and supports deployment in highly available environments The engineer will participate in architecture and design of various software components focused on creating applications that leverage technologies such as virtualization, micro services, SDN, NFV, and Big Data platforms and technologies. Works on technical assignments that are difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments. May be informal team leader.

What you'll do in your role.

Technical System Expertise: Deep understanding of system parameters, configurations, and how to alter them for desired results. Aware of current technology benefits. Expected to lead teams and deliver sophisticated software designs. Domain expert in the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete software and automation work. Independent study of current technology is expected. Good understanding of adjacent processes and workflows.

Technical Engineering Services: Drives engineering projects and team members by developing software solutions; conducting tests and inspections; preparing reports and calculations. Expected to supervise base through senior level engineers as needed. Will be encouraged to present project improvement scenarios to management for consideration.

Innovation: Develops, designs, and implements new ideas which improve an existing and new system/process/service. Develops, designs, and implements new ideas which utilize new frameworks to improve an existing or new system/process/service. Investigative independent study and problem solving for non-routine tasks. Analyzes existing processes and vendor roadmaps to highlight upcoming technology changes that would make the processes or tools more effective within a given VP function. Contributes to the creation of company IPR.

Technical Writing: Writes advanced documentation, architecture, capabilities, limitations, and advantages for technologies. Creates and modifies clear documentation for new code and systems used. Documenting systems designs, presentations, and business requirements for consumption and consideration at the director level. Contributes to industry professional norms. Contributes to the protection of company IPR.

Technical Leadership: Monitor and influence relevant industry technologies and standards. Present highly technical concepts to both technical and non-technical decision-makers. Continuously learns, creates content, and teaches others specific subject areas. Informally coaches and contributes to the development of others through mentoring or in house workshops and learning sessions. Coach and develop engineers across functional teams on technology decisions. Influence technology and policy decisions made across the VP organization. Understand financial decisions, including NPV and ROI, based on customer experience/business drivers.

Technology Strategy: Evaluates new and existing technology options that support business goals.

The experience you'll bring.

Ideal Candidate will have:

Oracle, SQL Server, Python, Perl, Shell Scripting, Java, Gitlab

Bonus - Power BI

Ability to write procedural code in both Oracle and SQL Server.

Experience in Cloud applications (AWS and/or Azure preferred).

BS Computer Science or Engineering

7-10 years of Technical engineering experience

  • At least 18 years of age

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • T-Mobile requires all employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless precluded from doing so by applicable law. The CDC currently defines -fully vaccinated- as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. T-Mobile will require proof of vaccination prior to successful applicant's first day of work, and will consider requests for exemption from this requirement during the offer phase (1) as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs where the accommodation would not cause T-Mobile undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or (2) for other reasons under applicable law.

Position details

Req ID: 193011BR

Department: Information Technology

Travel Required: No



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T-Mobile

Overland Park, Kansas