Design, develop, and maintain software modules and OSS solutions, ensuring integration with third-party systems while collaborating in Agile/Scrum teams.
Company Summary
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
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
Principal Engineer I - Software sought by Hughes Network Systems LLC in Germantown, MD
Design, develop, test, document, and analyze modules or features of new or upgraded software systems, applications, and new products. Develop and execute implementation according to project plans and priorities. Code, edit, document, and debug software based upon internal and customer requirements. Develop, design, and integrate OSS solutions using Microservices Architecture, Springboot, MongoDB, Kafka, Node.js and Oracle Database technologies. Implement and maintain OSS integration solutions with Element Management Systems from different vendors. Design and develop APIs for integration with third-party systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and support to identify and solve complex integration problems. Participate in Agile/Scrum software development processes to ensure high-quality software delivery. Create technical documentation and provide training to technical support teams.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Requires: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field plus 5 years of experience in job offered, senior software engineer, or closely related role. Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $175,427.00/Year - $175,427.00/Year
Benefits
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.
Rate of Pay: $175,427.00/Year
Benefits information available at https://echostar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/echostar
Please go to https://echostar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/echostar. Enter the job number 2026-99186 in the Search Jobs field and follow the instructions to apply.
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
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
Principal Engineer I - Software sought by Hughes Network Systems LLC in Germantown, MD
Design, develop, test, document, and analyze modules or features of new or upgraded software systems, applications, and new products. Develop and execute implementation according to project plans and priorities. Code, edit, document, and debug software based upon internal and customer requirements. Develop, design, and integrate OSS solutions using Microservices Architecture, Springboot, MongoDB, Kafka, Node.js and Oracle Database technologies. Implement and maintain OSS integration solutions with Element Management Systems from different vendors. Design and develop APIs for integration with third-party systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and support to identify and solve complex integration problems. Participate in Agile/Scrum software development processes to ensure high-quality software delivery. Create technical documentation and provide training to technical support teams.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Requires: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field plus 5 years of experience in job offered, senior software engineer, or closely related role. Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- Java, Springboot, GCP Cloud, Node.js, Microservices Architecture and Oracle Database
- Cloud, DevOps, and CI/CD
- Integrative OSS architecture and design principles
- OSS with Element Management Systems from different vendors
- Networking and telecommunications protocols such as TCP/IP, SNMP, and TL1
- Designing and developing APIs for integration with third-party systems
- Agile/Scrum development methodology
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $175,427.00/Year - $175,427.00/Year
Benefits
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.
Rate of Pay: $175,427.00/Year
Benefits information available at https://echostar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/echostar
Please go to https://echostar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/echostar. Enter the job number 2026-99186 in the Search Jobs field and follow the instructions to apply.
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