Manager, Software Development

tmobile; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Stock grant

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking a seasoned manager to lead Life App development teams in Seattle area. You will guide mobile app delivery, collaborate with product and tech partners, and mentor engineers to ship features that improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

The role emphasizes technical strategy, team growth, and a culture of high-quality software delivery across production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a mobile app development team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Own the full mobile app development lifecycle from scoping to release.
• Optimize mobile apps for performance, scalability and UX.
• Drive improvements in development practices, tooling, and coding standards.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure alignment with tech requirements.

Skills

Mobile app development

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

UX design

Code reviews

Performance optimization

Vendor management

Communication

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

PMP certification (Preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Job Overview

This role leads T Life App development teams, building and maintaining the systems, platforms, and tools that support business operations, including services that qualify customers for service, provide insight into operational issues, and optimize app performance. The manager oversees the development and delivery of software solutions for internal and external business customers, drawing on strong expertise in app development, user experience design, and team leadership. Working in collaboration with technology and product partners, the role shapes technical strategy and direction to align with organizational goals while mentoring and growing the team. Success is measured by timely delivery, software quality, and effective people leadership, with the role offering the opportunity to grow as a leader, guide technical culture, and regularly ship impactful features into production that support business needs and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mobile app developers, managing and developing the software engineering team to deliver projects on time and within budget through coaching and performance management, and fostering a collaborative, innovative, results-driven environment.
• Recruit and onboard qualified team members to strengthen team capabilities and support project demands.
• Own the full mobile app development lifecycle, from scoping and defining project goals and deliverables through release, ensuring seamless integration with back-end systems and technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize mobile apps for performance, scalability, and exceptional user experience.
• Drive improvements in development practices, including team structure, processes, tooling, security, and compliance, and establish coding standards and code review practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.
• Manage project resources and communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Oversee technical vendor relationships to influence product features and ensure alignment with technical requirements.
• Ensure the team troubleshoots and resolves technical issues efficiently, removing blockers as needed.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or in a computer programming related field.
• 4-7 years Experience in an Analytics and Business Intelligence development environment.
• Less than 2 years Experience in managing or supervising a team of 15 developers or more.

Preferred Education and Work Experience

• 7+ years of professional experience as a software engineer or developer, including backend API and database work.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mobile application development (iOS, Android).
• 5+ years of experience using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) in a team setting.
• 3+ years of leadership experience, managing development teams working on large-scale projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Matrics
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Customer Delivery
• People Management
• Resource Management
• Software Development Management
• Technical Writing
• Technology Roadmap
• Vendor Management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience with mobile technologies (e.g., Swift, Kotlin) and front-end frameworks
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a development team
• Experience with back-end technologies is a plus
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the SDLC across T-Mobile's toolchain (Jira, Confluence, GitLab), driving team productivity and code quality.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certifications in project management (PMP) (Preferred)
• UX design (Preferred)

Employment Eligibility

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

Travel

Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes, may be required to travel up to 10% per business needs.

DOT Regulated

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $157,090 - $283,245

National Base Pay Range: $136,600 - $246,300

The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earn