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Senior Java Software Engineer Developer (Virtual)

Boeing


Job Location:

Herndon, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 171700 - 232300
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Java Software Engineer - Developer (Virtual)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Java Software Engineer Developer (Virtual) to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team.

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

The Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA) software team is dynamic group of software engineers creating the future of Ground support with the extensibility and adaptability to be used across ALL Boeing programs. The software team is executing this vision through modern software technologies (Java ReactJS python CI/CD pipelines) and methodologies (Scaled Agile). AGA is looking for self-motivated high performers to lead and execute the large scope of Java development needed for the programs vision.

The ideal candidates will provide software engineering functions for the design development and maintenance of complex multi-tiered application software systems used to support the command and control of space vehicles. The software engineers will work day-to-day with system and test engineers to implement test and document new features and improvements for both web services and applications supporting distributed computing solutions.

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops software in conjunction with agile team leadership including participation at agile events

  • Assists in the execution of DevSecOps processes to deliver software baseline on sprint boundaries.

  • Participates in PI planning as an agile team member

  • Engages with users and other engineers to determine solutions to technical issues

  • Coordinates the development maintenance enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations

  • Leads activities to develop document and maintain architecture requirements algorithms interfaces and designs for software products

  • Debugs and leads resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products

  • Leads handling of user inquiries troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis

  • Leads development establishment monitoring and improvement of software processes tools and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks

  • Consults on software domains system-specific issues processes and regulations.

  • Leads the design development test and maintenance of non-embedded software throughout the end-to-end lifecycle that meets industry customer safety and regulation standards

  • Leads review analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products

  • Leads software project management activities and software supplier management functions

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Active Top Secret clearance

  • Experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems

  • Experience in developing software products using Agile software development methodologies

  • 5 years of proven experience with Java C Angular/ReactJS HTML and CSS languages

  • 5 years of experience in software development and configuration management tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics data science or computer science and 9 years of related work experience OR Bachelors Degree and 13 years of directly related work experience OR 17 years of related relevant experience

  • Experience with software programming languages and databases and the ability to apply to the software domain. Programming languages encompass higher order languages auto-coded languages and assembly languages

  • Experience with deriving and allocating requirements (e.g. system sub-system software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle

  • Experience with software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements characteristics and constraints

  • Experience with software development processes in compliance with established internal and industry standards guidelines and best practices in the development testing and deployment of software

  • Experience with implementation validation and verification processes practices and guidelines to ensure software development quality performance and safety

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.

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: $171700 - $232300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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