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Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated Software Developer with expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud operations to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, implementing, and deploying innovative software solutions that meet customer requirements, scale effortlessly, and eliminate the limitations of traditional networking solutions. The developer will work in high-availability environments, ensuring reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and secure software development practices. They will collaborate with software, network, and systems engineers to develop modern applications leveraging virtualization, microservices, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Big Data platforms. This position requires technical proficiency in tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Helm, along with the ability to write maintainable, production-ready code.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, deploys, and maintains software solutions in Kubernetes-based environments.
• Works with Linux, cloud operations, and container technologies like Docker, Quay, and Rancher.
• Designs and implements CI/CD pipelines using GitOps and GitLab, ensuring smooth deployments to production.
• Builds and maintains YAML and Terraform scripts for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Develops and implements automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline business processes, improve operational efficiency, develop APIs, web applications, or data pipelines.
• Monitors and optimizes systems using tools like Prometheus and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Etcd.
• Develops secure APIs using REST and GraphQL, incorporating SAST, DAST, and TLS standard processes.
• Identifies and addresses CWE vulnerabilities, ensuring software security compliance.
• Programs in GoLANG and apply strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP protocols.
• Participates in and leads architecture and design efforts, ensuring solutions are scalable and innovative.
• Leverages modern technologies like SDN, NFV, and Big Data platforms to build ground breaking applications.
• Works on semi-routine and greenfield projects, adapting established procedures to meet new challenges.

Technical Engineering Services

• Supports engineering projects by developing software solutions; conducting tests and inspections; preparing reports and calculations. Expected to supervise associate engineers on occasion.
• Expected to independently develop a full software stack.
• Understands the building blocks, interactions, dependencies, and tools required to complete software and automation work.

Technical Leadership

• Collaborates with technical teams and uses system expertise to deliver technical solutions.
• Continuously learns new technologies.

Technical Writing

• Writes basic documentation on how technology works. Contributes clear documentation for new code and systems used.
• Documenting systems designs, presentations, and business requirements for consumption at the engineer level.

Technology Strategy

• Contributes to new technologies to deliver business goals.
• Understands current technology that supports business goals.
• Understands system protocols, how systems operate and data flows.
• Aware of current technology benefits.
• Interacts with system engineers to define system requirement and/or necessary requirements for automation.

Innovation

• Presents new ideas which improve an existing system/process/service utilizing new frameworks.
• Express new perspectives based on independent study of the industry.
• Review current company processes to highlight questions that may drive process refinement.
• Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, relevant experience in lieu of degree might be considered.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of technical engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud-native application design.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, Python and infrastructure tools like Terraform and YAML.
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools, including Docker, Quay, Rancher, and Helm.
• Knowledge of security practices, including SAST, DAST, TLS, and addressing CWE vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus.
• Experience in API development (REST and GraphQL) and software programming in GoLANG.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and RBAC.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code.
• Collaborative attitude with a passion for working on innovative, scalable software solutions.
• Communication skills, Customer Service, Analytics and technical writing experience

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No):Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):No

Base Pay Range: $88,100 - $158,800

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ297048¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com .

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As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

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