Software Quality Engineer III

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 Beyond connecting customers to their favorite entertainment, our Video Services team delivers an award-winning TV experience to millions of customers across DISH TV and Sling TV platforms. Our dynamic teams are unwavering in our commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring the evolution of products and the constant enhancement of the overall customer experience. Job Duties and Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview   This Software QA Engineer role ensures high-quality video delivery and system stability across enterprise B2B products, commercial streaming applications, REST APIs, and backend billing integrations. Primary challenges include validating complex video distribution platforms and custom streaming experiences across diverse commercial verticals such as Hospitality, Healthcare, MDUs, and public venues. The position addresses potential risks in data integrity, billing pipelines, and network connectivity while maintaining seamless cross-platform functionality. Furthermore, the role leverages modern AI tools to streamline test planning, accelerate defect analysis, and optimize overall quality engineering processes.   What Success Looks Like (Objectives): Meticulously author, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans that align with user story acceptance criteria across complex commercial streaming platforms and B2B video frameworks Validate Live Linear, On-Demand, and specialized interactive features across commercial Android apps, mobile platforms, and specialized hardware deployed in high-impact environments Utilize developer toolsets such as Android Studio, ADB commands, and Charles Proxy to capture Logcat traces, inspect API payloads, and simulate real-world network constraints Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to rapidly accelerate test case authoring, synthesize realistic test data, and perform root-cause defect analysis Conduct rigorous data integrity and system-level validation across core backend microservices, complex billing pipelines, and enterprise software suites Proactively log, categorize, prioritize, and track defects within JIRA while partnering with automation engineers to execute automated suites and cultivate scripting skills over time Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring): Hands-on functional testing expertise and a strong track record of designing end-to-end test plans for native mobile applications (Android/iOS) or embedded video applications Critical experience inspecting backend network calls and testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, Charles Proxy, SOAP UI, or Swagger AI Application skills to enhance daily productivity, expand test coverage, and streamline defect analysis workflows Proficiency with JIRA and defect tracking tools within fast-paced Agile/Scrum environments Strong problem-solving, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities to drive quality standards across deployment teams   Additional Qualifications: Understanding of B2B deployment environments across Hospitality, Senior Living, MDUs, or Commercial/Public Venue setups Familiarity with commercial property network topologies, IP networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, DHCP, Wi-Fi routing), and Coax/RF distribution Exposure to test automation concepts (Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Python/Java) and Android Studio environments   Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years relevant work experience (e.g. QA/Testing experience, Linux administration, test automation) 3-5 years of experience in QA/Testing or relevant technical operations Must have at least 1 years