Staff Engineer - Software Test

Company Summary
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 GenMobile.
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
At DISH, the Testing and Quality Assurance (TQA) team's mission is to deliver software that meets business needs and allows for a positive customer experience. As a member of the TQA Team, the Staff Software Test Engineer leads and is a key contributor to the overall software delivery team in a fast-paced IT environment testing multiple applications. They will ensure software meets the business requirements by designing and executing test scenarios that exercise all required test conditions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the testing efforts on major projects
• Provide technical support to the test management team in achieving their strategic goals
• Design and implement best practices in testing approaches in the test organization
• Design and provide best practice recommendations on test automation frameworks
• Identify tools and technologies that will enhance the testing process and align with the development direction
• Manage and maintain the test environment
• Mentor less experienced members of the test organization
• Promote best testing practices across the company
• Stay up to date on testing trends to drive continuous improvement within the test organization
• Drive initiatives across the test organization
• Problem-solve and implement solutions at a test organization level
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Engineering related) from a four-year college or university
• 6+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of testing processes and techniques
• Experience working within an Agile environment
• Effective troubleshooting skills
• Experience coding using an object-oriented programming language
• Experience designing and building test automation frameworks
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical people at all levels of the business
• Effective coaching and mentoring skills
• Experience with implementing test tools, managing environments, and test data
• Strong desire to succeed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Contribute individually and as a member of a team

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $100,100.00/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.
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.