Staff API Development Engineer

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:

• Developed scalable RESTful microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS EKS to support high-performance backend systems.
• Built web applications and backend services using Python, AWS Lambda, and other serverless technologies.
• Collaborated with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Implemented and optimized CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Harness, and other DevOps tools to streamline code integration, delivery, and validation.
• Designed API specifications using OpenAPI and developed integrations with third-party and vendor systems, including robust logging and monitoring.
• Participated in agile ceremonies, groomed technical user stories, conducted peer code reviews, and contributed to technical documentation and production support.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field High-level qualifications
• 6+ years experience as a full-stack software developer in Java, Spring boot and Python in on-prem and cloud-native environments
• 6+ years of experience building API architecture/management for REST APIs
• 4+ years of experience building and managing microservices in AWS or other cloud platforms
• Experience working in an Agile environment: Scrum and Kanban using tools like JIRA, Rally, etc

Skills and Qualifications:

• Developed web and serverless applications using Java, Spring Boot, AWS Lambda, SQS, and Redis to support billing, credit, and financing systems.
• Designed and implemented event-driven architectures, message-based integrations, and caching strategies for scalable, resilient services.
• Built and deployed containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes in cloud-native environments.
• Worked with NoSQL and document databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, and DocumentDB to support flexible data storage needs.
• Created and managed APIs using Swagger/Swagger Hub and API Gateways like Apigee to ensure secure and consistent integrations.
• Contributed to CI/CD pipelines, secure development practices, and used tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Git for SDLC collaboration and delivery.

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.