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Software Application Developer

Company:

Tapestry - G0G

Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.

As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.

Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking a Software Application Developer to join our product engineering team supporting US Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) Integrated Booking System (IBS) program at Scott Air Force Base. The successful candidate will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications that support mission critical product features and operational needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, systems engineers, and other developers to refine product requirements and convert them into robust software solutions
• Design, implement, test, and deliver software components and services for enterprise or embedded product platforms
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code following established architecture and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and continuous improvement activities
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production and development issues in a timely manner
• Implement and maintain automated unit, integration, and regression tests
• Support CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and deployment processes
• Ensure software complies with security, safety, and government regulatory requirements relevant to the domain
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Maintain accurate development artifacts (design docs, release notes, test plans)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance
• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Working knowledge of Java
• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and build systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 5+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of directly related work experience OR 13+ years of related, relevant experience
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker,Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and familiarity with security assessment tools
• Experience in avionics, aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical domains
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or embedded real-time systems
• Master's degree in a related technical discipline

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide 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 and date of hire.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary base pay range $81,000 - $92,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's 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. 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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