T-Mobile's FinTech Platform team is seeking a Senior backend development Engineer to design, implement, and deploy complete, cloud-native systems that meet customer requirements, focusing on the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of software solutions including back-end services, microservices, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
- 4+ years of backend development experience, with strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Java and RESTful Web Services
- 4+ years of software engineering experience delivering robust, scalable, and secure applications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and integration
- 3+ years of working experience with cloud platforms, primarily the AWS ecosystem — including services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, and IAM
- 2+ years in DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
- 3+ years of experience designing and maintaining both SQL and NoSQL database systems, including strong proficiency in PostgreSQL
- Demonstrate strong ability to quickly learn new tools and frameworks in dynamic development environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop end-to-end backend development solutions, covering both backend and frontend components.
- Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior and mid-level team members.
- Develop and schedule automated jobs and microservices, establishing new patterns and orchestration workflows.
- Design and implement data storage solutions using both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases.
- Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud services, tools, and architectural patterns to optimize system performance and scalability.
- Propose and champion innovative solutions to improve existing systems, processes, and services.
Other
- This position will sit in Frisco, TX; Bellevue, WA; OR Atlanta, GA This is not a remote role - this is a hybrid environment requiring 3 days a week in office.
- Partner with product owners and engineering teams to break down features into user stories, estimate complexity, and plan sprints.
- Effectively communicate technical ideas, constraints, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
