Cloud Modernization Technical Lead

Cloud Modernization Technical Lead

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company’s Information Technology & Data Analytics (IT&DA) organization is currently seeking a Cloud Modernization Technical Lead to join the Software Chapter team in either Seattle, WA; Kent, WA; North Charleston, SC or Renton, WA. 

Join the Software Chapter at Boeing, where our mission is to transform our IT&DA Software Development into the best in the aerospace and defense industry. We’re focused on enhancing the digital experience, fostering a product-centric culture, and implementing top-tier tools and processes. By optimizing automation and supporting our developers' growth, we aim to deliver value faster to Boeing, our customers, and partners.

As a Cloud Modernization Technical Lead, you'll drive initiatives in standards and governance, automation, and developer productivity. You'll empower developers to embrace modern tools and build cloud-native applications, ensuring efficient delivery of products to our business customers. Your efforts will enhance software development speed, quality, and security.

We're seeking an experienced software architect/engineer with a strong track record in large-scale software development and measurable improvements. You should have in-depth knowledge of toolchains, industry trends, and best practices for cloud-native applications. Join us in shaping the future of software development at Boeing!

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning

• Collaborate with product teams to implement design system best practices and build strong DevSecOps (DSO) capabilities

• Own Software Chapter OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and ROI (Return on Investment) of prioritized software excellence initiatives

• Identify and implement strategies to unlock developer productivity, including initiatives like co-pilot tool adoption

• Contribute to the development and execution of short, mid, and long-term software excellence and automation roadmaps that align with the broader Boeing IT and Business strategy

• Collaborate with IT division leaders to identify opportunities to drive best-in-class software practices, including developer tools, standards, software KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and governance mechanisms

• Establish a data-driven approach to baseline software chapter adoption and elevate its effectiveness over time

• Drive community building across 2,000+ developers through knowledge-sharing initiatives like showcases and mentorship programs

• Participate in talent development programs to upskill developers in emerging technologies and best practices

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience in developing large scale distributed software systems and cloud service deployment

• 10+ years of experience with secure software development methodologies and security-first mindset

• 5+ years of experience as an AWS developer or technologies related to Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code

• 5+ years of experience with Information Technology architecture including cloud and data architecture in a large-scale, hybrid cloud and on-prem environment

• 5+ years of experience as an Agile software development team lead

• 5+ years of experience with modern software development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in minimizing developer toil within cloud environments through the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and platform engineering practice

• Experience with one or more cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with on-prem/edge cloud solutions (e.g. Red Hat OpenShift or VMware Tanzu)

• Experience with zero trust technologies in the realm of application security, including but not limited to JSON Web Tokens, OAuth/OAuth2/SAML, X.509 certificates/mTLS, application reverse proxies, API security, cloud-native security solutions, and similar technologies

• Experience with software quality frameworks and methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, contract testing (e.g. Pact), and end-to-end testing (e.g., Cucumber with Cypress)

• Experience in building and managing a developer platform

• Experience in implementing and utilizing software development metrics dashboards

• Experience in software talent development and mentorship programs.

• Experience with software development at a company(s) respected for high maturity in cloud modernization

• Experience across companies and vendors with software development best practices

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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

Summary pay range: $130,050 – $188,600

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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