Mobile Test Automation Engineer

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 Gen Mobile.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and mentorship around testing, automation, and frameworks

Lead requirements and test design/case reviews, perform test case reviews with other team members

Develop and review test plans, and test coverage including scope definition, resource identification, risks, and schedule

Design, create, and maintain automation test scripts

Execute exploratory test scripts

Coordinate and manage a single application project from a test perspective, including assigned resources and testing progress

Gatekeeper for accepting code into an environment

Review progress with management/executives/stakeholders

Represent the test team in project status meetings and communicate issues appropriately

Define and implement new test strategies and best practices

Enhance overall management processes, including defect management

Collaborate with stakeholders to define quality goals and objectives

Mentor and support the growth of junior team members

​​Involved with planning, conducting, and supervising projects/assignments, including evaluating results

Recommends changes in procedures

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and 7 years of related experience; or 10 years related experience

5 years experience in STE II, or equivalent role

Skills and Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of software testing techniques, policies, and procedures

Advanced knowledge of testing tool sets such as ReadyAPI, Selenium, SoapUI, Appium, Java or similar tools

Extensive practical experience of testing methodologies required

Hands-on knowledge of SQL or other database query tools

Extensive practical experience of programming languages

Able to write, present information, and respond to questions from leadership, customers and business partners.

Able to represent the overall testing organization in a positive and intelligent manner

Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to define, write and articulate requirements

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $96,250.00/Year – $137,500.00/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 roles 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 – Veteran/Disability. 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to ones potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyones opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.