The Role
The Principal Software Test Engineer coordinates testing for major projects, develops automation, mentors teams, and ensures quality and efficiency in testing processes.
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Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business spans satellite television service, streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, 5G wireless consumer and commercial services, internet and other enterprise products.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Principal Software Test Engineer (Dish Network LLC, Denver, Colorado)
Perform testing efforts on major projects by coordinating closely with cross-functional technical teams and providing regular testing status updates to senior technical leaders and business stakeholders. Develop, execute, and maintain test automation that exercises all aspects of application code for UI, API services, and database validations. Provide technical input, subject-matter expertise, and support to the test management team to support achievement of organizational testing objectives. Design and implement testing approaches and methodologies that improve overall quality, efficiency, and consistency of testing processes. Develop and recommend test automation frameworks that align with established engineering standards and system architecture requirements. Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies that enhance the testing processes and align with the organization's technical roadmap. Support and maintain test environments to ensure availability, reliability, and consistency across testing cycles. Provide guidance and technical coaching to less experienced testing professionals to support skill development and knowledge transfer. Promote standardized testing practices through collaboration, technical reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and process documentation. Stay current on testing trends, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the test organization. Contribute technical expertise to testing related initiatives and collaborate across teams to support consistent testing practices and outcomes. Analyze complex testing problems, develop improvement recommendations, and implement enhancements to testing processes and methodologies. Implement AI based solutions that increase testing efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Salary: $136,115 to $181,500 per year.
LOCATION: Dish Network LLC
1615 17 th street, Denver, Colorado 80202
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Must also have experience in the following: 7 years of professional experience creating test data, analyzing results, reviewing code logic, and validating database operations using tools including GSuite, MySQL, or MongoDB. 7 years of professional experience performing UI automation, creating and executing test cases, and generating reports for testing. 7 years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using Java, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and JavaScript. 7 years of professional experience working with relational databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, using SQL and PL/SQL for data retrieval and validation. 5 years of professional experience collaborating with senior technical leaders and business stakeholders to communicate testing strategies, present quality metrics, and provide risk assessments to support executive-level decision-making. 5 years of professional experience providing technical mentorship and guidance to cross-functional testing teams, including conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, reviewing testing approaches, and supporting skill development without direct supervisory authority. 3 years of professional experience using Gitlab and Jenkins to perform version control and deploy code for automated tests, build and run automated load tests, and run manual API tests. 3 years of professional experience creating and executing functional tests for APIs using API Testing and Automation tools including Postman or ReadyAPI.
CONTACT: Apply online at echostar.com/careers OR Email resume to [email protected]. Must specify REQ #: 2026-99192
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $136,115.00/Year
Benefits
Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business spans satellite television service, streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, 5G wireless consumer and commercial services, internet and other enterprise products.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Principal Software Test Engineer (Dish Network LLC, Denver, Colorado)
Perform testing efforts on major projects by coordinating closely with cross-functional technical teams and providing regular testing status updates to senior technical leaders and business stakeholders. Develop, execute, and maintain test automation that exercises all aspects of application code for UI, API services, and database validations. Provide technical input, subject-matter expertise, and support to the test management team to support achievement of organizational testing objectives. Design and implement testing approaches and methodologies that improve overall quality, efficiency, and consistency of testing processes. Develop and recommend test automation frameworks that align with established engineering standards and system architecture requirements. Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies that enhance the testing processes and align with the organization's technical roadmap. Support and maintain test environments to ensure availability, reliability, and consistency across testing cycles. Provide guidance and technical coaching to less experienced testing professionals to support skill development and knowledge transfer. Promote standardized testing practices through collaboration, technical reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and process documentation. Stay current on testing trends, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the test organization. Contribute technical expertise to testing related initiatives and collaborate across teams to support consistent testing practices and outcomes. Analyze complex testing problems, develop improvement recommendations, and implement enhancements to testing processes and methodologies. Implement AI based solutions that increase testing efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Salary: $136,115 to $181,500 per year.
LOCATION: Dish Network LLC
1615 17 th street, Denver, Colorado 80202
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Must also have experience in the following: 7 years of professional experience creating test data, analyzing results, reviewing code logic, and validating database operations using tools including GSuite, MySQL, or MongoDB. 7 years of professional experience performing UI automation, creating and executing test cases, and generating reports for testing. 7 years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using Java, JavaServer Pages (JSP), and JavaScript. 7 years of professional experience working with relational databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, using SQL and PL/SQL for data retrieval and validation. 5 years of professional experience collaborating with senior technical leaders and business stakeholders to communicate testing strategies, present quality metrics, and provide risk assessments to support executive-level decision-making. 5 years of professional experience providing technical mentorship and guidance to cross-functional testing teams, including conducting knowledge-sharing sessions, reviewing testing approaches, and supporting skill development without direct supervisory authority. 3 years of professional experience using Gitlab and Jenkins to perform version control and deploy code for automated tests, build and run automated load tests, and run manual API tests. 3 years of professional experience creating and executing functional tests for APIs using API Testing and Automation tools including Postman or ReadyAPI.
CONTACT: Apply online at echostar.com/careers OR Email resume to [email protected]. Must specify REQ #: 2026-99192
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $136,115.00/Year
Benefits
Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.
Skills Required
- 7 years of experience creating test data and validating database operations
- 7 years of experience performing UI automation and generating reports
- 7 years of experience developing applications using Java and JavaScript
- 7 years of experience working with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server
- 5 years of experience collaborating with stakeholders to communicate testing strategies
- 5 years of experience providing technical mentorship to testing teams
- 3 years of experience using Gitlab and Jenkins for version control
- 3 years of experience creating functional tests for APIs using testing tools
EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EchoStar and has not been reviewed or approved by EchoStar.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and discretionary profit sharing is highlighted as part of total rewards. Feedback suggests these programs add long‑term value beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted share price is emphasized as broadly available. Feedback suggests this makes ownership more attainable for many employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Everyday service discounts and mental‑health support through counseling sessions are included. Feedback suggests these perks enhance day‑to‑day value and support wellbeing.
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The Company
What We Do
Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.
Why Work With Us
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