Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture – OpenShift Virtualization
About The Position
The Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture develops and evolves enterprise virtualization and platform architectures supporting T-Mobile’s technology portfolio. The role creates, adapts, and revises platform schematics, designs, and implementation processes across OpenShift Virtualization (OCP Virt), Kubernetes, and VMware environments. It interprets platform performance data, test results, and technology studies to guide design decisions, with success measured by the effectiveness of architecture designs, the quality of technical documentation, and influence on platform standards and best practices. The work supports organizational technology capabilities and customer service delivery through improved virtualization and platform architectures. The role also contributes to OpenShift Virtualization design and operationalization, including VM lifecycle management and integration across compute, storage, and networking. It works collaboratively with technical teams and supports associate engineers through mentoring and technical guidance. Travel is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related work experience, or an advanced degree plus 3 years of related experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of 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 and develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships.
- Ability to communicate clearly, keep relevant people informed, and write clearly for business and technical audiences.
- Ability to demonstrate concern for and meet internal and/or external customer needs.
- Ability to approach problems with a logical, systematic, sequential method.
- Depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
- Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and prepare for possible contingencies.
- Ability to gain support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Willingness to travel; travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of complex virtualization and platform architecture strategies to enhance technology infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation covering 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 across compute, storage, and networking.
- Mentor and support associate engineers through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.
- 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 and eligibility.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
