Senior Programmer Lead

Boeing; Washington; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Senior Programmer Lead to guide the CACTUS product development team and related TPS software efforts. This hybrid role supports multiple Puget Sound-area locations and requires strong technical leadership to drive design, development and deployment of complex software solutions.

The candidate will work with architects, SMEs and developers across onshore and offshore teams to meet demanding business needs, contribute to CI/CD, and set direction for product evolution within the

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building and deploying Java applications.
• 5+ years with software development processes including version control, packaging and releasing.
• 5+ years with relational database design, PL/SQL scripting and optimization.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams to design, program, test, implement, maintain and document computing applications.
• Analyze, gather and evaluate end user requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Specialists, System and Technical Architects, UX Designers and SMEs to meet complex business needs.
• Lead efforts to design, develop, test and deploy complex code and database objects.
• Provide technical support for Production issues.
• Review system performance and recommend improvements.
• Provide leadership to offshore teams and junior staff.
• Conduct design and code reviews and guide development practices.

Skills

Java applications

Version control

Databases

Technical leadership

Job description

Senior Programmer Lead

Job Description

At Boeing we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.

Boeing's Product Support and Services Information Technology is currently looking for a Senior Programmer Lead to join us in supporting the CACTUS Product Development Team in Bellevue WA Charleston SC Denver CO Hazelwood MO Kent WA Plano TX Renton WA or Tukwila WA. CACTUS is a content authoring management publishing and delivery system for BGS Training and Professional Services.

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated history as a Technical Leader. You will lead the design development and deployment of solutions participate in Agile software development teams based out of the Puget Sound to deliver on commitments for product enhancements provide support to BGS Maintenance and Flight Training Solutions Services and play a key role in driving the technical direction of the product. While CACTUS is the primary product under the purview of this role it is expected that the Senior Programmer Lead will also provide technical leadership for other products within the T&PS space as needed (this includes collaboration across other product teams to drive large scoped initiatives).

Position Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams to design program test implement maintain and document computing applications
• Analyze gather and evaluate end user requirements
• Work with Product Specialists System and Technical Architects UX Designers and Business SMEs to design systems and programs to meet highly complex business needs
• Lead efforts to design develop test and deploy complex computing code and database objects to modify upgrade and maintain software applications
• Provide technical support for Production Support issues
• Review system performance and identify and recommend improvements
• Provide leadership and work guidance to offshore development teams and less experienced personnel
• Conduct quality assurance activities (i.e. design reviews and code reviews) for onshore and offshore development teams
• Provide guidance to technical teams on development estimation code review testing code branching and deployment processes
• Develop complex test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs
• Create appropriate technical documentation while performing work assignments

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years’ experience in building and deploying Java Applications
• 5+ years’ experience with software programming processes including but not limited to version control block point packaging and releasing etc.
• 5+ years’ experience with relational database design PL/SQL scripting and optimization
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Understanding of Spring Framework
• Knowledge of Enterprise Content Management Systems
• Knowledge of SOA and WebServices – REST/Restful
• Experience with unit / component / integration testing to ensure high standards before delivery.
• Understanding of Cloud technologies – Azure Pivotal Cloud Foundry
• Experience with front end web programming and database backend development
• Experience working in Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) using appropriate code versioning build and test automation tools
• Experience in leading offshore development teams including defining coding standards and good development practices
• Experience with conducting design reviews and guiding developers on the production of effective designs to solve complex problems

Typical Education & Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience Master+7 years' related work experience 13 years' related work experience etc.)

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is 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.

Shift

This is a 1st shift position

Total Rewards Package

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.

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

Pay

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

Summary Pay Range

$121550 – $164450

Export Control Requirements

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee. Export Control Details: US based job US Person required

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.