Associate Software Engineer

Boeing; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 82,000 - 99,300; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing Company, seeks an Associate Software Engineer in Omaha, NE to contribute across the full software lifecycle in an Agile/CD environment. You will refactor Java/C++ code, migrate to modern stacks, and build APIs with REST/gRPC while aligning with data migrations and containerization.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, a U.S. Secret Clearance, and hands-on experience with Java/C++, Linux, and related tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with Java and C++.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Preferred: Java/Spring-Boot/Gradle, REST/gRPC APIs, and container-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, refactor, and migrate codebases to modern Java 25 and Rust.
• Design and implement APIs and interfaces, primarily REST and gRPC.
• Migrate data to discrete stores like PostgreSQL and manage Oracle data.
• Collaborate with architects, DBAs, and domain experts in an Agile setup.
• Create technical docs for refactored components and migration patterns.
• Migrate software into container-based environments and develop deployment models.
• Work with Jira, Confluence, and GitLab in a typical Agile tooling ecosystem.

Skills

Java/C++

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Spring-Boot

Gradle

WebLogic

Gitlab

Jira

Confluence

PostgreSQL

Job description

Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.

As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.

Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking an Associate Software Engineer in Omaha, NE. As a full‑time Associate Software Engineer you will work on all aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and automated testing within an Agile and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery model. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world‑class solutions to our customers in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided a tremendous opportunity for growth in a customer‑facing, fast‑paced, and fun environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze, refactor, and migrate existing Java 8 and C++ codebases to Java 25 (Spring‑Boot) and Rust, ensuring functional parity, improved maintainability, and greater performance
• Work extensively with the existing Oracle database and accompanying data model to manage the current data structures while working to migrate data into more discrete data stores like PostGres
• Design and implement new APIs and interfaces to support modern architectural patterns while maintaining backward compatibility where needed. Interfaces will be primarily but not exclusively REST and gRPC based.
• Investigate and resolve intricate domain‑specific issues that span multiple system components and technologies
• Apply modern software development practices, design patterns, and language features to improve code quality, maintainability, and performance
• Work closely with architects, database administrators, and domain experts to ensure successful migration and system evolution. This includes working in a typical Agile tooling ecosystem consisting of Jira, Confluence and Gitlab.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for refactored components, new interfaces, and migration patterns
• Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.
• Migrate software into a container‑based environment and aid in developing new deployment models.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• Experience with Java/C++
• Experience with Linux operating system

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience with Java/C++/Rust
• Experience with code repositories like Gitlab and collaborative products like Jira
• Experience with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Experience in Java, using Spring‑Boot and Gradle
• Experience using WebLogic
• Experience with RKE2 or another container orchestration platform
• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies
• Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals
• Strong, self‑motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques
• Ability to complete tasking independently with minimal direct supervision

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide 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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary base pay range $82,000 - $99,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 15, 2026.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.