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A Java Developer Government job involves designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications for government agencies. These developers work on secure, scalable software solutions that support public services, cybersecurity, and administrative systems. They must follow strict security protocols, comply with government regulations, and often work with classified or sensitive information. Experience with frameworks like Spring, security standards, and database management is typically required.

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A Java Developer Government role typically requires strong Java programming skills, experience with frameworks like Spring or Hibernate, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with government systems, security protocols, and certifications such as Security+ or Certified Java Developer are often valued, along with experience using tools like Maven, Jenkins, and Git. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders help candidates excel. These skills are essential for building reliable, secure applications that meet the unique needs and standards of government agencies.

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Software Engineer - Developer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)

Software Engineer - Developer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)

Boeing

Mesa, AZ • Hybrid

$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago


Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 599 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 529 rated manufacturers


Job description

Software Engineer - Developer (Associate, Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking several Software Engineers or Developers to our join our esteemed Technical Excellence Center (TEC) in Mesa, Arizona. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

As a full-time Software Engineer within the Technical Excellence Center, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large datasets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based on documented requirements. Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable products. Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system. Play a key role in the testing process to ensure our deliverables meet the highest standards.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate, Experienced and Senior Level Software Engineers.

The Technical Excellence Center (TEC) is a multi-disciplinary support organization dedicated to enabling program success across the enterprise by providing deep technical expertise, specialized skills, and broad domain knowledge across mission systems. With the ability to onboard and train new staff, the center grows capability to support additional programs and sites, while management oversight ensures work execution, status reporting, earned value tracking, and that tooling and resource needs are met.

Position Responsibilities:

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

  • Assists with review, analysis and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.

  • Supports development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.

  • Supports development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.

  • Supports debugging and resolution of issues identified to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software products.

  • Participates in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues and user feedback analysis.

  • Supports implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.

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

  • Supports execution and documentation of software research and development project.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

  • 1 or more years of experience with application development in one or more programming languages such as C#/C-Sharp, .NET, C, C++, Java, Python, R, SQL, Pro*C/C++, Perl, Shell Scripting, and Web/HTML technologies (JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, web services, REST, microservices etc.)

  • 1 or more years of experience in Linux or Microsoft Windows

  • 1 or more years of experience with release tools (Azure DevOps, Artifactory, Gitlab, Maven), configuration management, monitoring, virtualization and containerization

  • 1 or more years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and 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

  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

  • Experience with DO-178C avionics software development and certification (formal DO-178C training or certification preferred)

  • Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines

  • Knowledge of specification format requirements, guidelines, and change control processes. Understanding of relationship between specifications/standards and aircraft/product certification systems.

  • Knowledge of host environments, including processors, operating systems and networks. Ability to build, integrate and troubleshoot software components.

  • Knowledge of 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.

  • Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies. Ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints.

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

  • Knowledge of general and software development and testing tools, capability and usage. Examples include compilers, linkers, debuggers, data analysis tools, graphical user interface builders, post processing tools, requirements management tools, and web authoring tools.

  • Knowledge of domains, characteristics, constraints and products that require software and influence architecture, requirements, interfaces, designs, and integration/test approaches. Domain examples include data processing, ground support, tools and analysis models. Examples of characteristics and constraints that impact software include operating systems, fidelity and information processing capacity. Examples of products include aircraft, missiles, airborne/shipboard/space systems/ground-based support systems.

  • Knowledge of implementation, validation, and verification processes, practices, and guidelines to ensure software development quality, performance, and safety.

  • Willingness to learn new skills through on-the-job training and experience

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Travel:

Less than 10% Travel

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 for Associate Level (Level 2): $99,450 - $134,550

Summary pay range for Experienced Level (Level 3): $126,650 - $171,350

Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 4): $160,650 - $217,350

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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