Software Engineer - Developer (Experienced or Lead)

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VASeal Beach, CA
Salary
$135,150–$182,850 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 9, 2026

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Similar $168k
This role $159k
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This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $134,700–$201,600 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $159k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 58 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,150–$159,850 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer - Developer (Experienced or Lead)

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer - Developer ( Experienced or Lead) The Software Engineer - Developer ( Experienced or Lead) joins the Space Mission Systems team to support Mission Management and Mission Planning software development. Working within a cross-functional team, the successful candidate will manage the full product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to maintenance. Primary responsibilities include implementing, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting Oracle Middleware platforms to enable application integration, API delivery, messaging, and identity flows. Key tasks involve leading software design, coding, unit testing, and deployment packaging. Required technical skills include experience with message-oriented middleware such as ActiveMQ, Redis, and Kafka, alongside system administration of Java application servers like Weblogic, Websphere, and Jboss. The role addresses technical challenges in space-based or ground-based systems, ensuring software meets specific operational and performance requirements for commercial, government, and proprietary customers.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, administer, and patch middleware platforms in on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Implement and troubleshoot middleware platforms for application integration, API delivery, and messaging.
  • Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed design, coding, and system testing.
  • Translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models with clear traceability to artifacts.
  • Diagnose end-to-end integration issues across applications, middleware, and network layers.
  • Tune middleware settings by analyzing thread dumps, heap usage, logs, and connection pools.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and containerize middleware components for automated deployment.
  • Lead code reviews to ensure software alignment with requirements and industry standards.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance is required.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor degree or higher is required.
  • Experience with message-oriented Middleware (ActiveMQ, Redis, Kafka) is required.
  • Experience with system administration of complex infrastructure and software development systems is required.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Java application servers (Weblogic, Websphere, Jboss, etc.) is required.
  • 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred).

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