Software Engineer - DevOps

Boeing; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking DevOps Engineers to join our Brisbane team on permanent, on-site roles. You will bridge system and application integration with DevOps practices—delivering automated pipelines and secure platforms for rapid delivery of integrated capabilities.

You will work with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and modern tooling to support national security-related projects with a collaborative, inclusive team. Australian citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience managing Kubernetes deployments with kubectl, Helm, or Kustomize; CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate integration pipelines that connect microservices, APIs, and legacy systems across environments.
• Develop and automate continuous integration, delivery, and deployment processes for integrated systems.
• Implement and maintain API management, service mesh, message broker, and middleware components to support inter-service communication.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve runtime integration behaviors, performance, and reliability.
• Analyse, mitigate, and document security risks related to integration points and DevOps processes.
• Design and deploy software capabilities on Kubernetes platforms and ensure stable integrations in containerised environments.
• Perform fault finding and resolve ad-hoc integration and deployment issues to prevent downtime.
• Implement new technologies, frameworks, and integration patterns in a DevOps environment.
• Develop and maintain automated integration and end-to-end tests to validate system interactions.

Skills

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Engineering processes

Automated software tests

LLM knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

kubectl

Helm

Kustomize

FluxCD

ArgoCD

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

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.

Location: Brisbane

Category: Engineering / Technical

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1944629

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The Opportunity

Would you like to work for a company that employs the best talent and is passionate about national security? This opportunity ensures you will be using your software engineering skills to make a meaningful contribution developing capabilities in support of our National Intelligence Community partner the Australian Signals Directorate - ASD. You will join a high functioning motivated team exploring technologies & solutions only this niche intelligence environment can provide. If you enjoy working on new projects and protecting Australia and its national interests, we would like to talk to you.

We have Multiple Opportunities for DevOps Engineers to join Boeing. In this role you will bridge system and application integration with DevOps practices- delivering resilient, automated, and secure integration pipelines and runtime platforms that enable rapid delivery of integrated capabilities.

A Generous Program Allowance applies to these roles.

Enjoy working and collaborating with the team 5 days a week on site.

Your day-to-day role will include:

• Design, build, and automate integration pipelines that connect microservices, APIs, and legacy systems across environments.
• Develop and automate continuous integration, delivery, and deployment processes for integrated systems.
• Implement and maintain API management, service mesh, message broker, and middleware components to support inter-service communication.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve runtime integration behaviors, performance, and reliability.
• Analyse, mitigate, and document security risks and vulnerabilities related to integration points and DevOps processes.
• Design and deploy software capabilities on Kubernetes container orchestration platforms and ensure stable integrations in containerised environments.
• Perform fault finding and resolve ad-hoc integration and deployment issues to prevent system downtime.
• Implement new technologies, frameworks, and integration patterns in a DevOps environment.
• Develop and maintain automated integration and end-to-end tests to validate system interactions.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Kubernetes and other associated cloud-native technologies.
• Experience managing Kubernetes deployments with kubectl, Helm, Kustomize or similar.
• Knowledgeable in DevOps practices.
• Familiar with engineering processes and standards.
• Skilled in CI/CD pipeline development with FluxCD, ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD or similar.
• Capable of designing automated software tests
• Knowledge of LLM and the underlying concepts
• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related field

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements. This role requires the successful applicant to obtain an Australian Government POSITIVE VETTING Security Clearance. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website

About Us

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defence, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world. At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.

Culture

Our team has a unique culture, which maintains a culture of flexibility and fun. We are collaborative, adaptable and outcome focused. You'll find yourself working in a team where people really matter.

We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on community that encourages

part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.

Benefits

Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.

• Competitive salary packaging options: Our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.
• Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education. As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.