Platform Engineer

T-Mobile

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Frisco, TX
Salary
$93,380–$168,360 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
117 days ago
Freshness
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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $131k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$201,600 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, providing wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Industry: Wireless Telecommunications

T-Mobile currently has 72 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $138,996–$228,650 across 32 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Platform Engineer

The Platform Engineer joins the infrastructure team to design, develop, and optimize resilient systems supporting internal services and enterprise-wide governance. This role involves managing hybrid infrastructure across on-prem, AWS, and Azure environments while ensuring uptime, security, and performance. Key responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, and managing containerization through Docker and Kubernetes. The engineer will develop automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell and manage data migrations and DML logic within Postgres, Oracle, and Cassandra environments. Additionally, the role requires maintaining integrations with Kafka, implementing caching strategies with Redis, and developing observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or ELK. The work focuses on enhancing data platform interoperability and enabling operational excellence through seamless technology migrations and proactive monitoring.

What does a Platform Engineer earn?

Median $156250 from 30 postings across 22 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop resilient, scalable infrastructure systems across on-premise, AWS, and Azure environments.
  • Manage day-to-day operations including patching, configuration management, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins for automated software deployment.
  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible to standardize and automate environment deployments.
  • Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to improve operational efficiency and system self-healing.
  • Manage data operations including DML logic, migrations, and integrations with Kafka for event-driven pipelines.
  • Deploy observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK to monitor performance and provide proactive alerting.
  • Implement caching strategies and perform database tuning across Postgres, Oracle, and Cassandra environments.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 2-4+ years of experience designing and developing scalable and resilient infrastructure systems.
  • 2-4+ years of experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications.
  • 2-4+ years of experience integrating and optimizing data platforms for interoperability across various technologies.
  • Must have hands-on development experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience with observability solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or ELK.
  • Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.

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