Software Integration Architect II

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.
EchoStar is seeking a seasoned and highly skilled Software Architect II to play a pivotal role in our newly formed Wireless Customer Enterprise Orchestration & AI Solutions team. This critical position will drive the architectural vision, design, and implementation of advanced AI Agents, seamlessly integrating them with our API-first solutions, enterprise systems, and microservices architecture. You will be crucial in unlocking novel automation capabilities, driving intelligent decision-making, and creating transformative digital experiences for our B2B partners within the dynamic wireless ecosystem. This role demands a deep understanding of modern integration patterns, API development best practices, and the ability to define and deliver robust, scalable solutions for our Wholesale, Enterprise, and Retail businesses.
Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive AI agent orchestration, enterprise integration, and API architecture strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead the architectural design and full SDLC of AI agents, APIs, and integration platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Design automated workflows where AI agents trigger corrective actions via queues and other systems, with robust monitoring and analytics.
• Develop reusable integration components, API frameworks, and enforce security, performance, and documentation standards.
• Assess emerging technologies (AI agent design, QaaS, etc.) to enhance scalability, efficiency, and ensure responsible AI practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and translate complex AI concepts to diverse stakeholders for successful adoption.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• 8+ years of software development with emphasis on enterprise integration, APIs, and technologies like REST, SOAP, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and event-driven architectures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in API design, security (OAuth 2.0, API Keys), versioning, and management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, or Mulesoft.
• Hands-on experience with AI agent design, orchestration frameworks, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Queueing-as-a-Service (QaaS).
• Strong knowledge of AI concepts for automation, with 3+ years working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native integration patterns.
• Proficiency in SDLC, Agile, CI/CD, automated testing, performance optimization, and programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of data integration tools and techniques, particularly for establishing seamless data pipelines and integration points between AI agents and existing enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with the CAMARA (Common API Management platform for operator APIs) standard and the principles of open network APIs.
• Experience incorporating and fine-tuning underlying AI/ML models (e.g., LLMs, predictive models, NLP models) that power agent intelligence .

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/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.