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Lead Software Developer

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2025460283 Category Information Technology Role Type Hybrid Post Date Jun. 30, 2025
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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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join the Information Technology Product Systems Contract Direct team in Ridley Park, PA

The Information Technology Product Systems Contract Direct team supports supply chain integration environments for Boeing Global Services (BGS) Government Programs, which provides application integration services between the BGS standard tool suite and external customers and suppliers.

By joining the Product Systems Contract Direct Team, you will be part of a team working directly with multi-billion dollar programs to develop custom IT solutions to support the fast paced business of Performance Based Services. The role is to design and develop new integrations supporting business contracts as they come into the BGS scope of work. This will include participating in requirements gathering workshops with internal and external customers, designing the implementation solution, and maintaining the product throughout the life of the contract. These integrations are responsible for providing an innovative user experience across each unique contract and customer. Our Team addresses the unique point to point integrations that enable us adapt to the constantly changing business environment required by BGS’ many unique customers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads and performs the design, program, test, implementation and documentation of complex computing applications and software or computing architecture and computing application system designs

  • Leads analysis of end user processes to define and gather application requirements

  • Writes and compiles complex code based on documented design or designs application architecture that integrates application software and delivery subsystems for specific applications

  • Modifies or upgrades complex applications to maintain functionality and performance

  • Identifies and recommends improvements

  • Identifies and resolves complex programming or application architecture problems

  • Writes and compiles code and constructs database objects based on documented design and analyzes information to determine architecture specifications, parameters for software compatibility, application security needs and other application architecture requirements

  • Identifies and resolves programming or application architecture problems

  • Reviews system performance and identify and recommend improvements

  • Works as a self-starter and customer focus mindset

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience with System Integration Design and coding methodologies utilizing Java in JBoss Fuse

  • 5+ years of experience gathering and evaluating end user requirements to design application integration solutions

  • 5+ years of experience agency implementing customer integrations for supply chain

  • 5+ years of experience in information technology in an application development role, performing core activities across the software lifecycle; from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, integrations, deployments, and production support

  • Experience with modern technologies (Angular, Express JS, OpenShift, etc.) and container products service (Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.)

  • Experience as a technical team leader in creating and implementing new DevOps processes

  • Experience Leading the development of automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline build and deployment workflows (application build and deployment using KCS and GitLab CI)

  • Experience leading and integrating government systems with SAP and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience

  • 10+ years of experience with COTS, Legacy, and Government system integration development and maintenance

  • 10+ years of experience performing software, database, integration, and server testing, debugging, and optimization

  • Experience mentoring and teaching other teammates programming skills and technologies

  • Experience in guidance for decisions on technical strategies across the product

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: $121,550 – $164,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

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