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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.

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.

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

The .NET Developer II plays a critical role in managing, modernizing, and supporting custom enterprise applications to ensure seamless integration across diverse platforms like ERP, Siebel CRM, and Boost. This position addresses the complex challenges of end-to-end software delivery, from intake and feasibility analysis to automated testing and deployment, while safeguarding data integrity across interconnected system architectures. By executing root-cause analyses on live production instances and building scalable SOAP/REST services, this role directly drives operational efficiency and reduces system downtime.

• Design, develop, and maintain complex enterprise software applications using the .NET framework and Object-Oriented Design principles to optimize performance

• Lead key architectural decisions and document system specifications to deliver highly scalable, data-driven solutions

• Drive software projects through the entire lifecycle, from gathering functional requirements to managing CI/CD pipelines and executing production migrations

• Program and expose applications as robust SOAP/REST services to integrate front-end platforms with internal and third-party vendor systems

• Implement comprehensive unit, integration, and automated testing strategies while taking ownership of production environments to ensure system stability

• Leverage AI-driven coding assistance and automated development tools to increase development speed, optimize code quality, and accelerate debugging processes

• Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, system design, integration architecture, and agile software development methodologies

• Advanced proficiency in .NET Framework, C#, Visual Studio, and IIS Server, complemented by a working knowledge of Java/J2EE technologies

• Deep understanding of SQL database development and scripting languages to support complex data-driven solutions and task automation

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to decompose complex business requirements into clear technical specifications and diagnose system bottlenecks

• AI literacy and the capability to apply modern AI tools responsibly to streamline development workflows, automate documentation, and optimize code efficiency

• Strong collaborative and communicative skills required to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, QA teams, and external vendors

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services such as S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, and Athena

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Rancher

• Experience utilizing modern APM tools like Dynatrace and Logzio for root cause analysis

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in .NET development

• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:

  • .NET Framework, C#, Visual Studio, and IIS Server

  • SQL (T-SQL or PL/SQL)

  • SOAP/REST web services integration

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
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• Strong expertise in object-oriented programming, system design, integration architecture, and agile software development methodologies

• Advanced proficiency in .NET Framework, C#, Visual Studio, and IIS Server, complemented by a working knowledge of Java/J2EE technologies

• Deep understanding of SQL database development and scripting languages to support complex data-driven solutions and task automation

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to decompose complex business requirements into clear technical specifications and diagnose system bottlenecks

• AI literacy and the capability to apply modern AI tools responsibly to streamline development workflows, automate documentation, and optimize code efficiency

• Strong collaborative and communicative skills required to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, QA teams, and external vendors

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services such as S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS, and Athena

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Rancher

• Experience utilizing modern APM tools like Dynatrace and Logzio for root cause analysis

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in .NET development

• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:

  • .NET Framework, C#, Visual Studio, and IIS Server

  • SQL (T-SQL or PL/SQL)

  • SOAP/REST web services integration

Visa sponsorship not available for this role