Messaging Systems Engineer - Business Platforms

Job Location: US-WA-Bellevue/RedmondReference Code: 180492 Learn more about T-Mobile At T-Mobile, we help customers connect with the people who matter most in their busy lives. That takes new ways of thinking and an appetite for challenge every day.Our IT, engineering and product development team members develop products that excite today's wireless users, enable our rapidly growing network and help to define the future of our dynamic industry. It takes smart minds to create simple, user-friendly solutions, manage the IT and network infrastructure, and keep the focus squarely on our customers. The challenges can be complex, but the rewards are genuine from career growth to a corporate culture that respects those who are not afraid to do things differently. If you're drawn to innovation and a high-energy environment, you belong at T-Mobile. Together, we can do great things. Messaging Systems Engineer - Business Platforms T-Mobile USA is a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable of reaching over 268 million Americans where they live, work, and play.  In a world full of busy and fragmented lives, we at T-Mobile USA, Inc. have the idea that wireless communications can help.  The value of our plans, the breadth of our coverage, the reliability of our network, and the quality of our service are meant to do one thing; help you stick together with the people who make your life come alive.  That's why we're here.   This position will fill an Engineering role for the Inform - Campaign Messaging Platform in the Messaging Systems Team. Responsibilities will include serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the platform, interfacing with the vendors, internal users and T-Mobile Operational Teams on a daily basis. Manage vendor relations to ensure product specifications, accuracy of implementation and quality of operations. Work on System design to provide input for all feature requests and platform enhancements. Create product documentation, network designs, capacity plans and service descriptions. Work with Systems Integration teams to ensure the completion of "hands-on" testing and verification of all features and functions, document and test all new hardware and software upgrades prior to live network rollout. Provide Tier3 support for the Platforms as necessary.   Position Requirements Ability to define T-Mobile specific requirements and effectively work with other Departments, Users and Vendors on developing, testing, implementing and supporting these requirements for existing Applications. Create Application documentation, network designs and capacity plans. Utilize existing and develop enhanced means to measure and demonstrate Application data, statistics and performance. Use skills to continually enhance Applications and Processes. Ability to demonstrate hands on, process driven, team based work methodology. Must be self-motivated and posses excellent written and oral skills.   Preferred Qualifications Minimum Four year degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required. Minimum two years working experience in Telecom/Networking. Experience in Linux/ UNIX including network related troubleshooting Experience with Oracle Databases and SQL knowledge required. Experience with JavaScript, HTML, DHTML or similar technologies. Experience with scripting languages such as UNIX Shell scripting, PERL / PHP. Exposure to industry protocols such as SMPP, SS7, TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, etc. Working knowledge of GSM Architecture required. Understanding of text and data messaging traffic flow in a GSM Network. Ability to perform duties off hours when required.   T-Mobile USA offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as matching 401(k), generous paid time off programs, mobile phone and service discounts, tuition reimbursement, free parking - not to mention a fun and business casual work environment. T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. If interested, please apply online here. The benefits of teamwork Career growth, personal recognition and diversity are all part of our high-energy culture. Team members enjoy competitive pay, generous paid time off, wicked-cool wireless discounts, education assistance, medical/dental, a superior company-matched 401(k) plan, training and development and more!