Associate/Experienced Software Engineer-Developer (Development)

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.Overview Boeing SIWS Daybreak is hiring a hands‑on engineer to develop and operate mission‑critical infrastructure and automated delivery for our software platform in Kent, WA. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining repeatable, secure, and observable environments that support our production mission. You will write and test code that provisions infrastructure, pipelines, and deployment artifacts, be directly accountable for their reliability in production, and empower teams by delivering tooling as a service.Core responsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK to provision AWS accounts, VPCs, networking, IAM, and other cloud resources in a repeatable and auditable manner.Build, operate, and harden CI/CD pipelines to deploy services and serverless functions into development, staging, and production environments with automated testing and policy enforcement. Assist with review, analysis, and translation of customer requirements into initial design of software products.Containerize applications using Docker and author/maintain Helm charts (or equivalent packaging) for reproducible deployments. Support development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.Implement environment bootstrapping and teardown automation so teams can create consistent, short‑lived test and integration environments. Support development, documentation and maintenance of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.Deliver and operate internal developer‑facing platforms and tooling as a service (TaaS): self‑service infrastructure, deployment, observability, and security controls that let product teams move faster with confidence. Participate in handling user inquiries, troubleshooting technical issues, and user feedback analysis.Define, collect, and improve delivery and reliability metrics (DORA metrics: lead time, deployment frequency, MTTR, change failure rate) and other KPIs; translate metrics into actionable improvements.Integrate security and compliance controls into the delivery pipeline and infrastructure (SAST/SCA/DAST, secrets management, IAM policies, auditing). Support implementation of current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks and changes in regulations relevant to software development.Operate and troubleshoot mission‑critical runtime and deployment issues; perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.Provide developer‑facing support, documentation, training, and graduated access to the TaaS platform to enable teams to build, deliver, and operate systems confidently.Engage directly with end users and stakeholders: gather feedback, present solutions to customers, and iterate on platform features based on real‑world usage and needs.Evaluate and adopt tools, practices, and automation patterns that improve availability, resilience, security, and maintainability of production systems.What success looks likeMission‑critical systems provisioned and deployed reliably through automated pipelines and self‑service platforms.Repeatable and auditable infrastructure lifecycle managed via code and version control.Measurable improvement in delivery performance and system reliability using DORA metrics.Security and compliance checks integrated into CI/CD and infrastructure automation.Clear documentation and reduced time‑to‑resolution for production incidents.Product teams empowered to self‑serve environments and deployments with measurable reductions in lead time and operational friction.Positive feedback from internal users and customers driven by TaaS improvements and direct engagement.Required qualificationsBachelor’s DegreeActive U.S. Top Secret with SCI Clearance eligibility1+ years software development experience1+ years hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent)1+ years practical experience with containerizationFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts and at least introductory experience with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDKBasic experience with CI/CD systemsPreferred qualificationsBachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experienceLevel 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience with serverless or container orchestrationFamiliarity with observability and monitoring toolsPrior exposure to regulated, safety‑critical, or aerospace environmentsUnderstanding of delivery and reliability metrics (DORA or equivalent) and a desire to instrument and improve themGood troubleshooting and incident response mindset for production systemsClear communication skills and willingness to support teams and present to stakeholders and customersTravel and Union Travel: 10%Union: YesDrug 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 are 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.Eligible employees may 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 programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.Specific programs and options 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/Experienced:Associate: $112,500 - $137,500Experienced: $143,100 - $174,900Applications for this position will be accepted until June 10, 2026Export Control Requirements 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.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.Shift This position is for 1st shift.Equal Opportunity Employer Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr