Principal Architects, Systems

T-Mobile•Frisco, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! T-Mobile is America’s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. Principal Architect, Systems located in Frisco, TX will design and implement robust and scalable system architectures that align with T-Mobile’s strategic objectives. Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensure system coherence and integrate cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery; collaborate with various stakeholders to lead the adoption of new technologies and methodologies; drive innovation across the organization through expert knowledge and leadership in system architecture; maintain T-Mobile’s leadership in the telecommunications industry by leveraging advanced architectural practices; evaluate current technological trends and integrate them into strategic planning for system development; and participate in other duties or projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Requirements

Experience designing and developing cloud architecture and modernization frameworks across AWS and Azure, fully aligned with organizational strategy and long-term goals.
Experience leading and executing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure initiatives leveraging Kubernetes platform engineering using EKS, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and Network Services.
Experience implementing global IaC (Infrastructure as Code) and automation solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline deployments and enhance operational efficiency.
Experience building and executing strategies for cloud governance, financial optimization, and operational excellence to strengthen organizational cloud maturity.
Experience providing Cloud leadership, people development, and strategic direction to advance organizational objectives.
Experience leading initiatives in observability and site reliability engineering using Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch to improve cloud operations and system resilience.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related, and 7 years of relevant work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related, and 9 years of relevant work experience.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Ensure system coherence and integrate cutting-edge solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
Collaborate with various stakeholders to lead the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
Drive innovation across the organization through expert knowledge and leadership in system architecture.
Maintain T-Mobile’s leadership in the telecommunications industry by leveraging advanced architectural practices.
Evaluate current technological trends and integrate them into strategic planning for system development.
Participate in other duties or projects as assigned by business management as needed.