Software Engineer - Germantown, MD

Job Description

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. HUGHES is a leading provider of satellite products and services that recently announced disruptive in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions for airlines.

Hughes is at the forefront of satellite technology, offering innovative products and services.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in discussions with stakeholders regarding requirements
• Participate in requirements analysis discussions, and formulate requirements
• Plan, organize, and implement day-to-day activities by working closely with developers, architects, and technical release managers
• Understand complex business and functional requirements and develop solutions using Google Cloud Platforms
• Manage and Track bug fixes in JIRA
• Assist in creating, executing and maintaining test scripts
• Support different teams (such as System Integration Team, User Acceptance Team and Production) at Hughes to support feature / functions in the SDLC process
• Gain working knowledge of Aero Program, which will enhance your effectiveness in this role
• Contribute to improving automation across various tasks in the End to End System / Application testing to enhance efficiency

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Basic Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5 total years of experience as a software engineer
• 2+ years of experience in Python Programming
• 2+ years of experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services (Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Big Query, Kubernetes etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in Python, JavaScript, and other programming / scripting languages to develop solutions

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with DevOps and SRE practices
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines
• Understanding of AI / ML concepts and libraries
• Experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of SQL, relational databases, and normalization principles
• Working knowledge of Enterprise level software systems
• Demonstrated understanding of algorithms, data structures, and data model
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be capable of working under general direction
• Knowledge of MQTT, PUPPET Tools
• Knowledge on Industry Standard IAM (like OKTA) for enterprise level software systems
• Experience with JIRA / Confluence
• Knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.