Senior API 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 Senior 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:

• Develop and deploy Java and Spring Boot microservices using AWS EKS, AWS Lambda, and GitLab CI/CD.
• Design scalable, secure APIs using OpenAPI Specifications and collaborate with application teams to meet business needs.
• Review code, write technical documentation, and contribute to system architecture and project delivery plans.
• Ensure code quality with proper logging, monitoring, tracing, and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in APIs and microservices, performing root cause analysis to prevent future incidents.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and technical grooming of user stories with the development team.

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Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field High-level qualifications
• Experience working in an Agile environment: Scrum and Kanban
• 5+ years of experience in development and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions based on Java Technologies (Java, J2EE, Web Services, Spring, Spring Boot), Python, and cloud-native environments
• 5+ years of experience building API architecture/management for REST APIs
• 3+ years of experience building and managing Microservices in AWS or other cloud platforms

Skills and Qualifications:

• Developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Redis, SQS, and cloud-native technologies within CI/CD environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in microservices, APIs, and web application frameworks, including secure design and code review practices.
• Proficient with API tools like Swagger/Swagger Hub and gateways such as Apigee; strong understanding of OAuth, SAML, and security protocols.
• Skilled in message-based and event-driven architectures, caching strategies, and governance best practices.
• Experienced with databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, and DocumentDB, along with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Effective communicator with agile experience and familiarity with SDLC tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Git-based systems.

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Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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.