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.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will solve the complex challenges of coordinating high-volume customer order lifecycles across a distributed e-commerce platform. Your work bridges the gap between fragmented microservices by engineering resilient orchestration workflows and designing scalable, highly secure APIs. By overcoming these technical hurdles and establishing robust integration pipelines, you will ensure a seamless, reliable purchasing experience for millions of consumers while driving architectural excellence.
Architect and implement resilient orchestration systems using AWS serverless technologies and containerized microservices to seamlessly manage the entire customer order lifecycle
Design scalable API specifications using OpenAPI/YAML while embedding advanced security protocols like OAuth and SAML to protect sensitive payment and logistics data
Drive technical excellence across the full API lifecycle and integration pipelines, contributing directly to departmental OKRs for system reliability and deployment velocity
Optimize complex database schemas, event-driven architectures, and caching strategies to continuously support high-concurrency e-commerce environments
Automate troubleshooting, enhance root cause analysis, and improve the efficiency of daily development workflows by leveraging Generative AI and LLMs
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)
Critical experience in architecting and implementing enterprise-grade solutions utilizing Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and modern microservices patterns
Advanced expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and container orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes, to enable robust workflow automation
Deep comprehension of API design principles, full lifecycle API management utilizing platforms such as Apigee or Swagger Hub, and modern integration standards
Strong analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving abilities tailored for navigating complex, high-volume global technical environments
AI literacy and the practical application of machine learning tools to drive continuous innovation within software engineering processes
Additional Qualifications
Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) methodologies and Agile frameworks such as Kanban or SCRUM
Proficiency in Python and advanced version control strategies using CI/CD pipelines and tools like GitLab
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide software solutions
Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 3 years of experience with:
Java Technologies (Java, J2EE, Web Services, Spring, Spring Boot)
API development, lifecycle management, and integration (REST/JSON, OpenAPI, API Gateways)
AWS cloud products, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and serverless workflow orchestration
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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.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 5 years developing and implementing enterprise-wide software solutions
- At least 3 years experience with Java, J2EE, Web Services, Spring, Spring Boot
- Experience with Spring Cloud and modern microservices patterns
- At least 3 years experience with API development, lifecycle management, and integration (REST/JSON, OpenAPI, API Gateways)
- Experience designing APIs using OpenAPI/YAML and API management platforms (Apigee or SwaggerHub)
- Experience embedding advanced security protocols for APIs (OAuth, SAML)
- At least 3 years experience with AWS cloud products and serverless workflow orchestration
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience optimizing database schemas, event-driven architectures, and caching strategies for high-concurrency systems
- AI literacy and practical application of machine learning tools or LLMs to improve engineering workflows
- Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and Agile frameworks (Kanban or SCRUM)
- Proficiency in Python
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows (e.g., GitLab)
What the Team is Saying
EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing are prominently offered, with formal plan infrastructure confirmed in corporate and SEC materials. These features position long‑term savings as a core element of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount is a headline benefit. Post‑merger equity alignment steps (e.g., option exchanges) signal accessible participation in ownership programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as DISH/Sling/Boost discounts, wellness tools/EAP with five free counseling sessions, and HSAs/FSAs extend value beyond base pay. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 further supports personal and professional wellbeing.
EchoStar Insights
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
At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!
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EchoStar Offices
OnSite Workspace
All team members are in person at one of our locations across the globe. We proudly call Colorado home with several corporate offices in the Denver-Metro area and 4,000+ team members in the Denver-Metro area.
