Senior Android Engineer

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

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 people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

DISH is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer - Software, specializing in Android Development, to join our dynamic team. As a global leader in entertainment and technology, DISH is at the forefront of revolutionizing the way people experience television. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in shaping the future of our Android applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and innovation. If you are a seasoned Android developer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with DISH. Join us as we continue to redefine the future of entertainment and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Engineer for a mobile application team, you will be responsible for the mobility and cloud solutions that our customers and retailers use to transact with DISH’s brandsWork in a fast-paced driven extreme programming environment with a focus on test-driven development and CI/CDTranslate documented requirements/stories from Rally into mobile tech requirements based on industry best practicesSolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsDesign and build applications for the Android platform to support DISH systemsUtilize Google Cloud Platform (GCP) products like Firebase, Firestore, Big Query, Cloud functions, Cloud scheduler, IAM, Pub/Sub, etc. for rapid mobile application developmentDevelop CI/CD pipelines that can be adopted for serverless cloud deploymentsUnderstand and work on the Stories/Tasks assigned, including coding and unit test coverageUpdate stories and tasks with status/comments for accuracyAs part of Coding/Testing ensure Accessibility is addressed along with following the MR guidelines before merge requestsSupport any production issue as part of your rotation and update Incidents to keep it current/accurateAs part of the Test cycle, work on the defects related to your area or assigned to youIdentify any additional stories/tasks needed and coordinate with the Release Lead/PO to get those created/updated

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related disciplineMinimum 4-6 years experience in managing complex system requirementsMinimum 4-6 years of experience with the Android app store process

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience with web technologiesExperience in product designUnderstanding of UI/UX design work for both web and mobile platformsExperience working with remote data via REST and JSON, and third-party libraries and APIsExperience with the software development life cycle (SDLC) environmentProficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitKnowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasksAbility to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirementsExperience with Firebase

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience developing/operating solutions built on AWSExperience working within software development or Internet-related industriesExperience with microservices architectures

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Salary Ranges

Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,070.00/YearBenefits

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.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr