Summary
EchoStar has a unique opportunity in our Software Configuration Department for a Technical Specialist. If you have at least 1 year of actual experience working with software test, release, configuration management and/or software verification process this could be a great chance for you to continue to build your technical career. We would also consider someone who has at least 2 years of technical training or education and some experience or familiarity with the software test, configuration management process.
Headquartered in Englewood, CO, EchoStar is a billion dollar company with over 5,000 employees worldwide and more than 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing award-winning television set-top boxes, services and related delivery products for television.
Among the many offerings of this combined powerhouse in broadband data and video are HughesNet®, the market's #1 high-speed satellite Internet service; Sling Media's award-winning SlingLoaded® technology; Move Networks' adaptive bit-rate streaming technology; and Troppus’software suite that combines a Client Application, an Agent Application and a powerful Semantic Knowledge Management System.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide a focal point for all software releases; accommodate requests for releases via the appropriate medium (i.e. official test requests).
Perform software release build verifications; perform release source code audits to ensure release integrity.
Create satellite software upgrades (downloads) via pre-established test & release procedures and documentation.
Work with various members of the Engineering team to schedule, test, and release software and/or download streams for both internal and external use.
Generate, collect, and release documentation for each software and/or download release as defined in the release procedures.
Skills and Qualifications
Assist in the creation, formalization, enforcement, and updates of informal and formal ftware release procedures with input from the Software engineering group.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents and to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Proven fast-learner; basic knowledge of software release and SCM processes; proven written/verbal communication skills; and detailed-oriented. MS Access, Serena PVCS, Serena Dimensions, CVS, ClearCase (or other similar version control system), and Oracle knowledge, a plus.
Benefits of the position:
Medical, Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan
401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Training opportunities
FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming
FREE Hughes Network Service
50% Discounts on Sling technology and service
Corporate discounts for retail and personal travel
Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
