Principal Kubernetes Architect

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The Principal Architect, Systems at T-Mobile holds a critical role in shaping the architectural landscape of the company’s technology systems. This position involves designing and implementing robust and scalable system architectures that support T-Mobile’s strategic objectives. By ensuring system coherence and cutting-edge solutions, the Principal Architect significantly enhances operational efficiency and service delivery. Collaborating with various stakeholders, they lead the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that drive innovation across the organization. Through their expertise, the Principal Architect plays a key role in maintaining T-Mobile's position as a leader in the telecommunications industry.

We are a team that encourages innovation and advocate an agile and open approach, truly working and playing in the Un-carrier way!

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements robust and scalable system architectures that align with T-Mobile’s strategic objectives
• Ensures system coherence and integrates cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to lead the adoption of new technologies and methodologies
• Drives innovation across the organization through expert knowledge and leadership in system architecture
• Maintains T-Mobile’s leadership in the telecommunications industry by leveraging advanced architectural practices
• Evaluates current technological trends and integrates them into strategic planning for system development
• Participate in other duties or projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related discipline. (Required)
• 7-10+ years experience in business environment. (Required)
• 7-10+ years experience as software or systems architect, engineer, programmer. (Required)
• 4-7+ years experience in Kubernetes systems architecture and design, preferably with background Tanzu, Rancher, Openshift, Upstream K8s or other distributions of K8s. (Required)
• 4-7+ years experience in Kubernetes management technologies included but not limited to IAC, custom resources, network topology, ingress, egress, mesh, k8s security, HA/DR tools. (Required)
• 4-7+ years experience in architecture and design of Kubernetes and container platform on public cloud and on-prem bare metal. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership (Required)
• Software Development (Required)
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Golang/java
  • Scripting
  • Ansible
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Public Cloud Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Data Center compute/storage/network
  • Bare metal server management
• Process Management (Required)
• Analytics (Required)
• Problem Solving (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

• CKAD certification is a plus
• Cloud Architect Certification from AWS or Azure is a plus

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

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No):No

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

Base Pay Range: $123,800 - $223,300Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

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=REQ309278¶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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