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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.
JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer, Site Reliability
The Principal Engineer, Site Reliability supports organizational goals by enhancing system reliability and resilience to improve software development and deployment efficiency. This role involves applying site reliability engineering principles and automation to reduce manual work and prevent operational incidents. You will implement automation tools, collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Agile and DevOps methodology adoption, and resolve complex technical challenges to accelerate software delivery. Key technical requirements include expertise in application monitoring, CI/CD, capacity planning, cloud infrastructure, incident management, infrastructure as code, and scripting using Bash, PowerShell, Java, or C#. You will also utilize SQL and provide mentorship to others. The work focuses on improving the performance and reliability of the organization's digital infrastructure and overall customer experience.
What does a Engineer earn in Texas?
Median $182000 from 41 postings across 16 companies.
Implement site reliability engineering practices and automation tools to improve system resilience.
Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve complex technical challenges.
Utilize advanced technologies to accelerate software development and deployment processes.
Reduce operational incidents by minimizing manual effort through automation.
Support Agile and DevOps methodology adoption across cross-functional teams.
Perform capacity planning and manage cloud infrastructure reliability.
Manage incident response and application monitoring to ensure system stability.
Use scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell to automate infrastructure tasks.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
7-10 years of experience in operations or development environments (preferred).
7-10 years of experience troubleshooting customer-related issues and managing customer relationships (preferred).
7-10 years of experience with scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.) and programming languages like Java or C# (preferred).
Proficiency in Application Monitoring, Automation, CI/CD, Capacity Planning, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Management, Infrastructure as Code, Mentorship, Scripting, and System Reliability.
Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect (preferred).
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (preferred).
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Python
Bash
CI/CD
Kubernetes
AWS
Google Cloud
DevOps
Automation
Scripting
Incident Management
Capacity Planning
Systems Recovery
Generative AI
ChatGPT
Claude
Microsoft Copilot
Site Reliability Engineering
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Python
Ansible
Chef
PowerShell
Bash
Linux
Windows Server
infrastructure-as-code
Observability
Capacity Planning
Incident Response
STIG
DNS
Firewalls
Load Balancers
Certificates
Citrix