Senior Software Architect

Boeing • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security is seeking a Senior Software Architect to join the Learner Solutions Maintenance Solutions application team, supporting the Boeing Global Services Training Solutions organization. This position is based out of Seattle, WA. Be part of a high performing software engineering organization which is in the process of transforming the aviation training industry through Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) digital solutions. In this role, you will serve as a senior technology architect and portfolio technical leader within a dynamic and innovative team, responsible for leading the architectural design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems across diverse application types, including web, mobile, and real-time systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and translate them into robust architectural solutions, integrating DevOps and DevSecOps practices throughout the development lifecycle. Your leadership will be pivotal in mentoring software development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and advocating for best practices in code quality and testing automation. With your extensive experience in software development and cloud technologies, particularly in Azure, you will evaluate and recommend tools and processes to enhance development efficiency and product quality. If you are a passionate and experienced software architect with a strong background in modern programming languages and frameworks, we would love to connect with you!

Requirements

• 15+ years of extensive experience in software development, possessing a deep understanding of various programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies.
• 5+ years of experience as a solution, system, application architect, or development lead, with a proven ability to design and deliver highly scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions across diverse industries.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in writing, testing, and deploying software, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality standards throughout the development process.
• Expertise in leveraging Azure or other leading cloud platforms to architect, implement, and optimize cloud-native solutions that align with business objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), with a focus on agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels to drive project success.
• Proven track record of evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance architectural solutions and improve overall system performance.
• Working exposure with Agile (Scrum & SAFe) and DevOps.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in the Architecting, Designing and Developing full stack modules and components for web applications.
• This position is for a full stack senior developer who has excellent programming skills in the latest tools & technology frameworks like: ReactJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Java8/J2EE Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud-based managed services (DB, Error Logging, etc. of various types) etc.
• C++, .NET; C#, React Native, Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, Debugging, iOS SDK jQuery, jQuery Mobile, MVC design, Offline storage and threading, Microservices design, patterns and implementation experience, Microservices Security SSO (OAuth, JWT).
• Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code.
• Ability to design and communicate technical/complex information, concepts, and decision points, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfort working in complex and large-scale environments.
• Understand and able to work within architectural frameworks.
• Experience with Reporting and Analytics.
• Experience with: Azure Policy, Azure Security Center, Azure AD + Conditional Access, App services, AKS, Azure AD, KeyStore, Managed SQL Services, App Monitoring, Azure DevOps.
• Experience in Cloud Native architectures containerized services/server less.
• Relational DB modelling Database, My SQL, PostgreSQL, design and development.
• Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes to include, but not limited to; Git, JFrog Artifactory, Jenkins and HashiCorp Products.
• Experience with observability products (such as ELK stack, EFK Stack, Azure monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).
• Have experience in ALM tools (GitLab, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, Docker, Artifactory, SonarQube, Ansible, ClearCase).
• Certifications in relevant technologies, such as Microsoft Azure certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of scalable, high-performance software systems across various application types, including web, mobile, desktop, and real-time systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define technical requirements, translate them into architectural solutions, and incorporate DevOps and DevSecOps practices into the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while promoting test automation strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to enhance development efficiency and product quality, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies, including AR/VR and their potential impact on the product's architecture.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards, and troubleshoot complex technical issues to align solutions with business objectives.
• Implement robust security measures, including authentication, authorization, and encryption, to protect software systems.
• Collaborate with a team of architects and developers to design systems and components for the Mx product, developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the product's requirements, architecture, and technical dependencies.
• Design and document system architecture, including software, hardware, and network components, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance, while working closely with the development team for successful implementation.
• Support program goals of adherence to best practices and architectural guidelines, driving improvements to development best practices, including code quality, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Use software development experience to contribute and potentially lead feature development and other product development needs.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed