Senior API Software Engineer

DISH Network • Plano, TX

196d • $96,250 - $137,500

About The Position

DISH is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will help build the technologies that enable millions of Americans to connect and converse with information and one another. You will work in a complex, fast-paced, and highly elastic environment that provides opportunities to navigate across different teams and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in development and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions based on Java Technologies (Java, J2EE, Web Services, Spring, Spring Boot), Python, and cloud-native environments.
• 5+ years of experience building API architecture/management for REST APIs.
• 3+ years of experience building and managing Microservices in AWS or other cloud platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Developed serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Redis, SQS, and cloud-native technologies within CI/CD environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in microservices, APIs, and web application frameworks, including secure design and code review practices.
• Proficient with API tools like Swagger/Swagger Hub and gateways such as Apigee; strong understanding of OAuth, SAML, and security protocols.
• Skilled in message-based and event-driven architectures, caching strategies, and governance best practices.
• Experienced with databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, and DocumentDB, along with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Effective communicator with agile experience and familiarity with SDLC tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Git-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Java and Spring Boot microservices using AWS EKS, AWS Lambda, and GitLab CI/CD.
• Design scalable, secure APIs using OpenAPI Specifications and collaborate with application teams to meet business needs.
• Review code, write technical documentation, and contribute to system architecture and project delivery plans.
• Ensure code quality with proper logging, monitoring, tracing, and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in APIs and microservices, performing root cause analysis to prevent future incidents.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and technical grooming of user stories with the development team.

Benefits

• Versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts and HSA.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Career opportunities.
• Flexible time away plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees