Manager, Software Development

T-Mobile•Bellevue, WA

1d•$136,600 - $246,300

About The Position

The Manager, Software Development leads T Life App development teams that build and maintain systems, platforms, and tools supporting business operations. These include services that qualify customers for service, provide insight into operational issues, and optimize app performance. The manager oversees software solutions for internal and external business customers, applying expertise in app development, user experience design, and team leadership. Working with technology and product partners, the manager shapes technical strategy and direction in alignment with organizational goals, while mentoring and developing the team. Success is measured by timely delivery, software quality, and effective people leadership. The role offers the opportunity to guide technical culture and regularly deliver production features that support business needs and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related work experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of related experience.
Acceptable fields of study include Computer Science or a computer programming-related field.
4–7 years of experience in an Analytics and Business Intelligence development environment.
Less than 2 years of experience managing or supervising a team of 15 developers or more.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Analytical Thinking, Business Metrics, Coaching, Collaboration, Customer Delivery, People Management, Resource Management, Software Development Management, Technical Writing, Technology Roadmap, and Vendor Management.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

7+ years of professional experience as a software engineer or developer, including backend API and database work.
3+ years of hands-on mobile application development experience (iOS, Android).
5+ years of experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) in a team setting.
3+ years of leadership experience managing development teams working on large-scale projects.
Experience with mobile technologies such as Swift or Kotlin and front-end frameworks.
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate and lead a development team.
Experience with back-end technologies.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code or GitHub Copilot across T-Mobile's toolchain (Jira, Confluence, GitLab) to accelerate the SDLC and improve team productivity and code quality.
Project management certification (PMP) preferred.
UX design certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, manage, and develop a team of mobile app developers to deliver projects on time and within budget through coaching and performance management, while fostering a collaborative, innovative, results-driven environment.
Recruit and onboard qualified team members to strengthen team capabilities and support project demands.
Own the full mobile app development lifecycle, from scoping and defining project goals and deliverables through release.
Ensure seamless integration with back-end systems and assess the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
Optimize mobile apps for performance, scalability, and user experience.
Improve development practices, including team structure, processes, tooling, security, and compliance; establish coding standards and code review practices to maintain code quality.
Manage project resources and communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders.
Oversee technical vendor relationships, influencing product features and ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
Ensure the team troubleshoots and resolves technical issues efficiently, removing blockers as needed.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned by business management.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and compensation package.
Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
401(k) and access to free, year-round money coaches.
Annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, depending on role; corporate employees may receive a year-end bonus based on individual and/or company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays.
Paid parental and family leave.
Family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, and childcare subsidy.
Tuition assistance and college coaching.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary AD&D, accident, life, disability, and long-term care insurance.
Mobile service and home internet discounts for eligible employees.
Pet insurance for eligible employees.
Commuter and transit programs for eligible employees.