Senior Engineer

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 Wireless Technology organization is at the forefront of transforming connectivity for the future. We're pioneering the development of the nation's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from the ground up. This network represents the cornerstone of a truly connected world, unbound by the constraints of the past and adaptable to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our rapidly changing society, economy and technology landscape.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Administration of CAAS/Cloud resources, operating systems, applications, and Kubernetes clusters.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, including provisioning, scaling, and managing containers across multiple environments.
• Develop and implement Helm charts or YAML files to streamline Kubernetes deployments.
• Automate cluster monitoring, upgrades, and security patches to ensure high availability.
• Develop and implement scripts to manage Kubernetes-based operational and administrative needs.
• Proactively identify and recommend updates to Kubernetes clusters and architecture to optimize resource utilization and scalability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including Kubernetes architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot and triage Kubernetes-related issues, including networking, storage, and container lifecycle management.
• Build automated incident responses within Kubernetes to minimize manual interventions.
• Participate in Scrum team activities, contributing to Kubernetes-related design and automation efforts.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 or more years of experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or related cloud technologies.
• Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters, deploying microservices, and handling container orchestration in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, service mesh, and persistent storage management.
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively to clarify requirements, troubleshoot Kubernetes issues, and identify innovative solutions.
• Ability to assist in documenting requirements and resolving conflicts or ambiguities related to Kubernetes environments.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Kubernetes, including tools like Helm, Prometheus, FluentBit, and operators for cluster management.
• 1 or more years of experience in programming or scripting using Ansible, Python, Perl, or BASH scripting to automate Kubernetes operations.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deploying Kubernetes applications using GitLab or Jenkins.
• Strong experience in container runtime management (Docker, containerd) and troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Agile at Scale, SAFe, and Lean Systems Engineering methodologies.

Benefits

• Insurance and Wellbeing
• Financial & Retiral Benefit Program
• Mental Wellbeing
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Time Off
• Team Outings