Staff DevOps Architect

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and lead the evolution of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native infrastructure, establishing enterprise-wide DevOps standards and best practices

• Optimize global CI/CD ecosystems using Harness and GitLab to achieve high-velocity, automated software delivery and rigorous validation

• Define the roadmap for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Crossplane, ensuring architectural consistency, repeatability, and state management across all environments

• Lead the design of high-scale AWS solutions utilizing EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB, Step Functions, and API Gateway to support complex distributed systems

• Champion quality through rigorous peer reviews, automated testing frameworks, and advanced observability (logging/monitoring) while embedding security into the core of the SDLC

• Drive organizational efficiency by automating complex deployment and configuration workflows using Python and Ansible, serving as the final escalation point for deep architectural troubleshooting

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, with at least 2+ years in an Architect or Staff-level capacity leading large-scale infrastructure initiatives

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in DevOps principles, CI/CD methodologies, and the ability to design automation frameworks for multi-tenant, global-scale delivery pipelines
• Advanced proficiency with AWS (EKS focus), Terraform, and Harness; proven experience implementing Kubernetes-native IaC (., Crossplane) is highly desirable
• Expert-level knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong Programming skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell to support automation, tooling, and operational efficiency
• Deep understanding of AWS services, with the ability to integrate or migrate workloads across additional platforms like Azure, GCP, or OCI when necessary
• Exceptional leadership, analytical troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills; a proven ability to mentor senior engineers and influence stakeholders in fast-paced environments

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary RangesCompensation: $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: .

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.