Lead Integration Engineer
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business spans satellite television service, streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, 5G wireless consumer and commercial services, internet and other enterprise products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
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.
About the role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. The role of a Retail Store Technology Lead Integration Engineer in 2026 has shifted from simply connecting systems to becoming the architect of the store's digital nervous system. We aren't just looking for someone to map endpoints; we need a strategist who can ensure that when an AI agent or a store advocate makes a request, the backend responds with the precision and speed required for a high-stakes retail environment. You will be the bridge between our physical retail footprint and a massive ecosystem of internal and 3rd-party host systems, preparing our infrastructure for an era of Agentic AI and A2A communication.
Objectives
- Build and maintain a fully dynamic, searchable map of every API touchpoint in the store, ensuring zero "dark data" or orphaned services
- Design a "Store Health" Dynatrace command center that correctly predicts 90% of interface-related outages before they impact the advocate experience
- Launch a pilot implementation of an MCP-compliant interface that allows a store AI agent to retrieve real-time inventory or customer data autonomously
First 90 Days: Audit the current enterprise landscape to identify and catalog all consumed services while establishing primary technical liaisons with backend peer organizations. Drive a "Store-First" mindset across vendor roadmaps, prioritizing low latency, offline resiliency, and advocate-centric data models.
Responsibilities
- Influence peer teams to adopt store-centric API designs, bridging backend systems with retail needs
- Build custom dashboards in Dynatrace to measure the true health of the store experience beyond simple uptime
- Ensure APIs are "Agent-ready" using Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to securely discover and invoke store tools
- Enable seamless Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, allowing store-side agents to negotiate with backend-service agents
- Translate complex architectural decisions into clear business value for retail leaders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- 8 years of experience in enterprise systems integration or API management
- At least 5 years of experience with:
- API Design Governance and Lifecycle Management
- Enterprise Observability tools (specifically Dynatrace for API health)
- Managing 3rd-party vendor technical integrations and backend liaising
- Implementing modern integration protocols (REST, GraphQL, or emerging AI-centric protocols)
Skills
- Deep understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI-ready APIs
- Knowledge of Agentic frameworks and A2A communication standards
- Social and technical savvy to align architectural decisions with business goals
Pay
Compensation: $110,000.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year
Benefits
- Versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts and HSA
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible time away plan
All benefits can be viewed here.