
Java Software Engineer – Developer (Experienced and Senior)
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About the Position
Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking Java Software Engineers – Developer (Experienced and Senior) to support our Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Herndon, Virginia; Seal Beach, California; Mesa, Arizona.
This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization. The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is a dynamic group of software engineers creating the future of Ground support with the extensibility and adaptability to be used across ALL Boeing programs. The software team is executing this vision through modern software technologies (Java, ReactJS, Python, CI/CD pipelines) and methodologies (Scaled Agile). AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to execute the large scope of Java development needed for the program's vision.
The ideal candidates will provide software engineering functions for the design, development, and maintenance of complex, multi-tiered application software systems used to support the command and control of space vehicles. The software engineers will work day-to-day with system and test engineers in order to implement, test, and document new features and improvements for both web services and applications supporting distributed computing solutions.
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software in an Agile execution that meets industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards throughout the end-to-end lifecycle
- Reviews, analyzes, and translates customer requirements into initial design and software products
- Develops, maintains, and enhances software products & features for system integrations
- Documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and designs for software products
- Debugs and resolves issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products
- Interfaces with the user community to troubleshoot technical issues, seek user feedback, and develop future design concepts
- Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development
- Develops, establishes, monitors, and improves software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks
- Advises on software domains, system-specific issues, processes, and regulations
Requirements
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
- Experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems
- 3+ years of experience with Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, and CSS Languages
- 3+ years of experience in software development and configuration management tools
- 3+ years of experience developing software products in a cloud environment
- 2+ years of experience with Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in Java, React
- 5+ years of experience in Windows, Linux, and AWS environments
- 5+ years of experience in Windows-based IDEs, Linux-based IDEs, Maven, Git, Gitlab
- 2+ years of experience using Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)
- 2+ years of experience writing unit tests (JUnit/Mockito Testing)
- 2+ years of experience with Spring Boot, NoSQL Databases (specifically MongoDB), REST API integration, and Kubernetes with Helm
- Experience implementing algorithms involving orbital mechanics, coordinate transforms, etc.
- Experience working with distributed teams
We Offer
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
About the Company
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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