Staff Java Engineer

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.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Staff Developer to join our dynamic team. This is an ideal role for a self-starter who excels in a fast-paced, agile-driven extreme programming environment. You will be a key contributor and leader, driving innovation with a strong focus on CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment). You must be passionate about building secure, high-impact applications and have the ability to lead and mentor other energetic developers.

• Translate Jira requirements/stories into robust, object-oriented Java code using the Spring framework; solve complex problems and guide the team in creating innovative solutions

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, Product Owners, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery

• Write high-quality, maintainable code with comprehensive unit test coverage, following coding standards and accessibility guidelines

• Provide technical guidance and architectural solutions, mentoring team members to drive innovation and best practices

• Maintain accurate story/task updates in Jira, including status, comments, and identification of additional work items as needed

• Participate in on-call rotations to support production issues, ensuring timely resolution and accurate incident documentation

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of professional development experience with a strong foundation in Java/J2EE object-oriented pattern-based development

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework, including designing and developing RESTful services in Java

• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as CSS/Sass, Bootstrap, HTML, XML, JSON, and jQuery; knowledge of JSP and Struts 2 is a plus

• Strong experience with version control (Git), build automation tools (Maven, Gradle), and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)

• Exposure to Single Page Application (SPA) frameworks; knowledge of Node.js, React, and Jest is a significant plus

• Solid understanding of web security best practices and strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills

• Highly motivated with a “can-do” attitude, eagerness to learn, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, agile environment

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

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 leaves@dish.com 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.

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