Lead Software Engineer DevSecOps / Cloud / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

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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 seeking Lead Software Engineer - DevSecOps / Cloud / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join the F/A-18 & EA-18G Mission Systems team located in Berkeley, MO .

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

In this role, you will help guide the F/A-18 & EA-18G Mission Systems team’s transformation of DevSecOps into a cloud-based model.

The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain a modern system deployment to the cloud environment with a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflow for system build, test and deploy in containerized microservices.

We operate as a fast-paced agile team.

We seek candidates who have proven skills in DevOps, Cloud environments, software development, test automation, and system automation.

This position will place you in roles where you have the opportunity to make an impact on the results of our project.

The DevSecOps team offers a collaborative mentoring environment where you have the opportunity to learn from and lead others.

Position responsibilities: Leads activities to develop, document and maintain complex architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems Leads development of code and integration of complex software components into a fully functional software system Develop software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met Provides technical leadership for software projects and leads software supplier management activities Leads development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics Leads software research and development projects Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards Trains and mentors others Works under consultative direction Technology areas of this position are: Agile product development Continuous integration, testing, and delivery Automated system testing, integration, and deployment Rolling out upgrades to our software factories as needed Work closely with developers, testers, and system engineers from multiple product teams Suggest modifications to the DevSecOps workflow to improve efficiency Research and pitch new tools/products to the team This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start ).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Experience with Cloud technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, AZURE, or AWS Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Go, or C++ Experience working with and supporting systems with Linux Operating System (OS) Proficient in technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher, Openshift, Git, Helm, Ansible, Chef, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, or AppDynamics Experience in Automation and CI/CD techniques and design patterns Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering related discipline and at least nine (9) years of related work experience OR at least thirteen (13) years of related work experience Experience with Docker, Pod man and/or Kubernetes Experience with tools for test development and/or management such as Zephr, TestRail, Test Complete, Xray, T4J, Cucumber Experience in software development, systems engineering, or integration and test experience with mission systems on tactical platforms, flight software, or other complex systems Strong knowledge of software testing methods and approaches Experience working with both software and hardware-in-the-loop test environments Strong Working knowledge of the CI/CD process including debugging, test, and integration of software tools Strong communication skills and a self-starter that can thrive in a distributed remote work environment Understanding of designing and implementing full stack/Microservice infrastructure Have the ability to work within a tool-chain using tools such as Jenkins, Gradle, Maven, Artifactory, ELK, SonarQube, Jira, Prometheus, Fluentd, Helm, DataGrid, JBoss, Cloud Suite, OpenShift, Docker and more Significant experience architecting solutions for containerizing legacy applications 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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.

Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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 for Lead: $151,300.00 - $204,700.00.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct.

26, 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 This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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