Senior Backend SDET

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

• Build and maintain reusable automation scripts using tools like REST Assured or Ready API, aligned with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Implement modular micro-automation strategies, monitor performance, and address technical debt to ensure efficient and scalable test execution
• Partner with developers, testers, and product teams to translate requirements into automation solutions and participate in code reviews to uphold quality standards
• Provide documentation and training to support team adoption and ensure consistent use of tools and frameworks
• Ensure comprehensive API test coverage, conduct root cause analysis, and contribute to improving overall QA strategies

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 4+ years of experience in API test development using REST Assured or similar technologies

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experienced in Agile environments with strong knowledge of CI/CD processes, SDLC tools (JIRA, Confluence, Rally), and Git-based source control
• Proficient in security protocols (OAuth, SAML), API Gateways (e.g., Apigee), Swagger/Swagger Hub, and conducting risk assessments and code reviews
• Demonstrated expertise in microservices, APIs, and serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Redis, SQS, and related technologies
• Familiar with modern architectures including Governance, Event-Driven Architecture, message-based systems, and caching strategies
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL and document-based databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, and DocumentDB, plus containerization with Docker and Kubernetes

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $120,000.00/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: 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.