Senior Computing Architect

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

About The Position

Senior Computing Architect Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Computing Architect to join the team in Seattle, WA; Everett, WA; Renton, WA; Mesa, AZ; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; or North Charleston, SC As our Senior Supply Chain Systems Architect, you’ll drive innovation and stability in Supply Chain Inventory Warehouse, and Transportation including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, impacting one of the world’s complex supply chains. We’re looking for a skilled professional to: Understand supply chain business processes and data flows through an integrated supply chain environment Define and refine requirements to build robust, adaptable architectures encompassing legacy system and newer technology such as SaaS products Set design constraints ensuring alignment with business needs Integrate architecture into the Software Development Lifecycle for agility and efficiency Lead development of architecture models and guide the team toward practical, visionary solutions Evaluate solutions through trade-off analyses to inform strategic decisions Champion best practices and set organizational standards Assess architectural impacts on the product lifecycle for sustainable, scalable outcomes Shape product architecture and data management strategies for the future Identify and remove technical impediments in product designs and implementations Evaluate new products in the domain for the suitability

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher
5+ years of experience in the defense or aerospace industry
5+ years of experience with Supply Chain
5+ years of experience working in transportation management or Global Inventory and Warehouse management (IWM)
5+ years of experience with software development, systems architecture, and programming
5+ years of experience working with the Cloud

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in a role which required strong interpersonal and communication skills
10+ years of experience leading successful Lean and process improvement initiatives across an IT organization
10+ years of experience with IT4IT, ITIL, Agile, DevOps, and/or other relevant frameworks
10+ years of experience leading large-scale IT transformation projects
5+ years of experience automating and optimizing Supply Chain processes
5+ years of experience of supply chain management and how technology supports end-to-end business processes (e.g. Inventory, warehouse and, logistics, etc.)
Experience with warehouse automation virtual lift machine (VLM), robotics & warehouse capability

Responsibilities

Lead the development and documentation of comprehensive system architectures encompassing hardware, software, and networks
Translate business needs into clear technical specifications and architectural solutions
Produce and maintain road maps for current and future states
Collaborate closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and validate system requirements
Provide informed recommendations for adoption and integration strategies
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Engage with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to align architecture
Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Embed security best practices into system designs
Collaborate with security teams to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies
Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications
Research and assess emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks
Design and implement integration strategies ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow
Define and standardize Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), protocols, and communication methods for interoperability
Analyze system performance to identify bottlenecks and enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability
Monitor progress to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices
Stay current with industry trends and best practices
Lead initiatives to improve processes, tools, and methodologies in system design and development
Proactively identify challenges and make timely, well-informed decisions independently
Foster cooperative relationships across teams
Adapt flexibly to changing environments, priorities, and organizational needs