Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture – OpenShift Virtualization

T-Mobile•Frisco, WA

About The Position

The Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture at T-Mobile is responsible for developing and evolving enterprise virtualization and platform architectures, specifically across OpenShift Virtualization (OCP Virt), Kubernetes, and VMware environments. This involves creating, adapting, and revising detailed schematics, platform designs, and implementation processes. The role requires interpreting platform performance data, test results, and technology studies to inform design decisions, with success measured by the effectiveness of architecture designs, technical documentation quality, and influence on platform standards and best practices. The position aims to improve organizational technology capabilities and customer service delivery through enhanced virtualization and platform architectures, fostering a culture of innovation, agile methodologies, and transparency.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience
Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering or related field
5+ Years Technical engineering experience
Able to communicate goals in support of the business' mission
Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team. Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships that can provide information, assistance, and support.
The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Express self clearly in conversations and interactions with others. Clear business and technical writing skills.
The ability to demonstrate concern and meet external and/or internal customers’ needs.
The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
The ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
The ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of complex virtualization and platform architecture strategies to enhance technology infrastructure
Develop and maintain technical documentation to clearly communicate platform designs, Kubernetes-based virtualization concepts, and operational standards
Evaluate and interpret platform metrics, testing outcomes, and workload performance to inform architecture improvements and technology adoption
Collaborate with technical teams to develop and implement engineering solutions across OpenShift, Kubernetes, and VMware platforms that meet business requirements
Contribute to the design and operationalization of OpenShift Virtualization, including VM lifecycle management and platform integration (compute, storage, networking)
Mentor and support the development of associate engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance
Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed