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 people play vital roles 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.
The Software Development Manager III leads the Retail Wireless Core Technology group in scaling and maintaining critical microservices that power a high-growth platform. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between complex BSS/OSS architectures and seamless customer experiences while driving innovation through automation and modern cloud practices. By managing technical roadmaps and fostering a culture of excellence, this leader ensures the team overcomes engineering bottlenecks to deliver robust, high-availability wireless solutions.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
Scalable microservices architecture that aligns with departmental OKRs for system reliability and performance.
Execution of software delivery cycles using Agile methodologies to ensure high-quality deployments within budget and timeline constraints.
Strategic integration of AI-driven tools to automate code reviews and streamline the CI/CD pipeline for faster speed-to-market.
Mentorship of engineering talent through structured career development paths that foster technical innovation and internal growth.
Collaborative partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into efficient technical roadmaps.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)
Expertise in architecting event-driven microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka within AWS environments.
Critical experience leading and scaling high-performance engineering teams through complex technical transformations.
Advanced analytical capabilities to resolve architectural challenges and optimize system performance under high-pressure scenarios.
AI literacy and the ability to implement AI-assisted development workflows to enhance team productivity and code quality.
Professional mastery of capacity planning and strategic roadmap creation to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Refined communication skills for navigating stakeholder relationships and aligning technical initiatives with organizational goals.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum Experience: 5 years of experience in a technical management role.
Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 3 years of experience with:
Java/J2EE and Spring/SpringBoot
Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture (Kafka)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
RESTful APIs and API Management tools
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Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $165,000.00/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: EchoStar 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.
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