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EchoStar

Staff API Development Engineer

EchoStar, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151

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Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

EchoStar is looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will lead teams in building the modern technology-based solutions that enable millions of Americans to connect and converse with one another. You will work in a complex, fast-paced, and highly elastic environment that provides growth opportunities to learn by working closely with different teams, functions, and organization units.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership to a team of Java developers, serving as the primary point of contact for the Development Manager.

Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to design and build secure, scalable RESTful microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS EKS.

Develop web applications and serverless solutions using Python, Node.js, AWS Lambda, and related technologies.

Define and implement API specifications using OpenAPI, ensuring quality through code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Drive CI/CD and validation practices using tools like GitLab and Harness, and ensure services include robust logging and monitoring.

Support integration with third-party systems (e.g., Subsentio, Smarty Streets, Likewize, Wavelo), while assisting in production issue resolution and agile story grooming.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of full-stack development experience using Java, Spring Boot, and Node.js across on-prem and cloud-native environments.

Over 6 years of expertise in designing and managing REST API architectures and 4+ years of experience with microservices on AWS or other cloud platforms.

Strong background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) using tools like JIRA and Rally.

Skills and Qualifications:

Strong background in billing, credit, and financing concepts with extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development.

Proven expertise in building serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Redis, SQS, and cloud-native services.

Skilled in event-driven and message-based architectures, caching strategies, and microservices design using Docker and Kubernetes.

Experienced in CI/CD processes, threat modeling, risk assessment, and secure code reviews to ensure high-quality delivery.

Proficient with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB, MongoDB, and DocumentDB, and familiar with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Git-based source control.

Hands-on experience with API management using Swagger/Swagger Hub and API gateways such as Apigee, integrating with services like Subsentio, Smarty Streets, Likewize, and Wavelo.

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Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.