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 Mobile and Gen Mobile.
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
The IT Development Manager is responsible for providing direction and leadership to designated staff. Develop and maintain product integrity strategies and oversee engineering initiatives. Responsible for developing staff development and managing the support of existing products and the deployment of new products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and collaborate with BSS and OSS application SMEs, Technical Operations and Care operations to ensure optimal integration experience
- Enable a matrix (functional and divisional) team structure with defined levels of responsibility to resolve current technical gaps and provide program planning, environments management, release delivery and drive efficiencies through strategic planning on test execution, innovative ideas on automation and improved quality
- Manage all the activities of the Software Development Group to ensure project timelines are met and tasks are completed
- Review and revise software requirements and product specifications to ensure they adhere to SDLC best practices; implement design plans, reviews unit tests, document software development, create roadmaps
- Responsible for compliance with company engineering standards, policies and procedures
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
- Set attainable goals for team members and provide technical guidance/coaching in order to accelerate productivity
- Participate in team meetings as well as conduct one on ones with developers
- Perform other duties as requested by Manager
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- 6+ years of experience in software development with the following technologies
- Java/J2EE
- Python
- Microservices architecture and OpenAPI knowledge
- Agile Environment
- CI/CD
- Testing Automation
- 4+ years of management experience
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
- Ability to provide coaching and counseling when necessary
- Removing roadblocks for developers
- Coaching/mentorship
- Status reporting/road mapping - data science experience is plus
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
- Wireless/Telecom background
- Experience with AWS cloud technologies especially with Step Function, Lambda, Event Bridge, Rule Routing, API Gateway
- Knowledge of Containerization/Orchestration tools
- Docker/Kubernetes
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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.
