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Staff Software Engineer

DISH
Englewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025 CLOSED ON 4/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer position at DISH?

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:
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor in designing, developing, and deploying highly scalable and resilient backend web services on AWS. You will leverage cloud-native technologies and best practices to build robust, performant, and maintainable solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, possesses a strong understanding of distributed systems, and has a proven track record of building high-volume services. You will be part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop scalable, fault-tolerant application solutions for enterprise projects on AWS.
  • Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
  • Develop and maintain integration projects using EAI middleware and serverless architectures.
  • Lead cloud migration efforts, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal performance when transitioning on-premise environments to AWS.
  • Establish coding standards, conduct code reviews, and deploy applications in containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) on AWS.
  • Monitor system performance, optimize efficiency, troubleshoot incidents, and mentor junior engineers in cloud best practices.
Skills, Experience and Requirements:
Education and Experience:
  • 6 years of software development experience, specializing in backend systems and services.
  • Expertise in message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ for efficient data streaming and communication.
  • Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS) for scalable deployments.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Strong knowledge of development tools like Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Extensive experience designing and deploying RESTful microservices and distributed systems on AWS.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong proficiency in Java with Spring Framework and Spring Boot
  • Proficient working with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (Redis, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
  • Deep understanding of Java multithreading, concurrency, and memory management
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Shell scripting (bash, sh, zsh)
  • Strong background in Agile development methodologies

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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.
Salary Range: USD $110100.00 - $157300.00 / Year

Salary : $110,100 - $157,300

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