Principal Software 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.

DISH is looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will help build the technologies that enable millions of Americans to connect and converse with information and one another. You will work in a complex, fast-paced, and highly elastic environment that provides opportunities to navigate across different teams and projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Design and develop distributed event driven cloud-based solutions across AWS, Oracle Cloud, and on-prem infrastructure in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders

Build and deploy microservices in Java / Spring Boot using AWS EKS, and develop web apps with Python or Node.js using AWS Lambda

Implement resilient messaging systems that ensure fault tolerance through effective error handling and event reprocessing capabilities

Lead API development using OpenAPI Specifications, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business requirements

Drive code and design quality through peer reviews, GitLab CI / CD pipelines, and robust logging, monitoring, and security practices

Troubleshoot event driven systems, microservice / API issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions for production stability

Mentor junior developers and contribute to agile team activities including technical grooming, story refinement, and documentation

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field with over 12 years of experience in enterprise Java (Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot), Python, and cloud-native development

Extensive experience designing and managing distributed event driven systems, RESTful APIs and microservices in AWS and other cloud platforms

Significant experience in designing and developing with Kafka or similar messaging platforms

Skills and Qualifications :

Strong command of event-driven architecture principles, leveraging industry-standard platforms like Kafka and AWS messaging services to build scalable and resilient applications

Proven ability in designing for failure, utilizing patterns such as rate limiting, DLQs, idempotency, retries, and graceful degradation to maintain system integrity

Deep expertise in API architecture, web application frameworks, and development best practices in secure, scalable environments

Strong understanding of security protocols (OAuth, SAML), governance, event-driven and message-based architectures, and caching strategies

Proven success working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban), contributing to iterative development and continuous delivery

Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across teams, providing technical mentorship and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards

Developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Redis, SQS, and integrated cloud-native technologies

Proficient in CI / CD pipelines, Git-based source control, and SDLC tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Rally

Experienced in API development and management using Swagger / Swagger Hub and gateways like Apigee

Strong background in database solutions including DynamoDB, MongoDB, and DocumentDB

Skilled in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, with solid understanding of agile methodologies

Demonstrated expertise in threat modeling, risk assessments, secure code reviews, and effective global team communication

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Salary Ranges

Compensation : $127,050.00 / Year - $181,500.00 / 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.

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