Platform Engineering Lead Jobs in Overland Park, KS

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Job Overview

This role delivers full stack software solutions that meet customer requirements and operate in cloud environments. It involves developing front-end web applications, back-end services, APIs, microservices, databases, and associated cloud infrastructure. The role is distinguished by responsibility for end-to-end system implementation, deployment, maintenance, and support.

Success is measured by the reliability, scalability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness of deployed software solutions. The work impacts organizational capabilities by enabling efficient, cloud-native software systems that support business functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance full stack web solutions to ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Develop and support Java and Spring Boot services, APIs, and microservices that enable automated and scalable business processes.
• Build and maintain Angular-based user interfaces that deliver responsive and efficient user experiences.
• Extend data storage mechanisms using relational and non-relational databases to optimize data management and application performance.
• Maintain AWS cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues, resolve defects, and identify opportunities for automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools and practices where appropriate to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and solution delivery.
• Present new ideas, technologies, and frameworks to improve existing systems, processes, and services.
• Collaborate with team members to decompose features into user stories, estimate work, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Progressively build domain knowledge, understand system architecture, and contribute to development efforts within the first 30 to 60 days.
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. (Preferred)
• 2-4 years full stack web development experience including front end and back end (Preferred)
• 2-4 years designing database schemas, writing SQL (Preferred)
• Less than 2 years 1+ year DevOps experience with infrastructure as code (Preferred)
• 2-4 years using cloud services from AWS, Azure or GCP (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular or comparable front-end frameworks, and modern backend development practices (Required)
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices (Required)
• Understanding of web protocols, how full stack applications operate, and end-to-end data flows (Required)
• Understanding of database modeling and SQL (Required)
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development (Required)
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and Agile work management tools such as Jira (Preferred)
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman (Preferred)
• Experience working with Oracle Database and/or PostgreSQL (Preferred)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and practices (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS.
• Experience implementing automation solutions to improve software delivery and operational efficiency.
• Experience supporting production applications and participating in issue resolution activities.
• Experience contributing within Agile software development teams.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $93,300 - $168,200

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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