Backend Software Engineer

About The Company The Boeing Company is a renowned leader in the aerospace industry, committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in delivering advanced solutions for commercial and defense applications worldwide. With a rich history of technological breakthroughs and a focus on sustainability, Boeing continuously strives to shape the future of flight. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, professional growth, and the pursuit of excellence. Boeing’s dedication to safety, integrity, and customer satisfaction positions it as a trusted partner in aerospace innovation, supporting missions that span from commercial aircraft to defense systems and space exploration. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled BackEnd Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join our Model-Based Engineering (MBE) software team located in Berkeley, Missouri. This role is pivotal in supporting Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business organization, focusing on developing and enhancing web applications and services that are integral to our engineering processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing APIs, building data-processing pipelines, optimizing database queries, and establishing scalable, production-ready infrastructure. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead innovative projects, influence system architecture, and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace software solutions. The role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in backend development, eager to work on complex systems that require high performance, reliability, and scalability. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in backend software development. An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Candidates should have extensive experience with Java, Spring, Oracle SQL, SQL Server, and server languages such as Go or Python. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, database technologies, and cloud platforms like AWS is essential. Preferred qualifications include over 9 years of related work experience, experience with microservices architecture, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and proficiency with JavaScript frameworks such as NodeJS and ReactJS. Candidates with an active Top Secret clearance and experience in infrastructure development, concurrency programming, and large-scale system architecture are highly desirable. Responsibilities Lead the architecture, development, documentation, and maintenance of efficient and innovative software processes, tools, and methodologies to streamline the software engineering lifecycle and support continuous integration and deployment of safety-critical systems.Provide technical oversight for various systems, guiding teams in designing and operating production-ready solutions that meet stringent industry and safety standards.Evaluate emerging technologies and seek innovative solutions to address current and future challenges in aerospace software development.Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Manage projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape system architecture for multiple web applications and expand existing infrastructure for communication, logging, alerts, authentication, and configuration management.Create comprehensive test suites to verify system reliability, performance, and behavior under various conditions.Engage in architectural discussions, influence product roadmaps, and take ownership of key projects and initiatives.Resolve complex technical issues, drive innovations to improve system resilience, availability, and performance.Research and oversee the implementation of current and emerging technologies, frameworks, and regulatory changes relevant to aerospace software development.Partner with stakeholders to translate system requirements into detailed software specifications, ensuring traceability from design to deployment.Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of quality, security, and compliance across all development activities. Benefits Boeing offers a competitive Total Rewards package designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a comprehensive range of programs including competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, and variable compensation opportunities. The company provides eligible employees with access to health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance programs. Additionally, Boeing supports work-life balance through various paid and unpaid time-off programs. The specific benefits may vary based on geographic location, employment status, and collective bargaining agreements. The company also offers opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement to help employees grow within the organization. Equal Opportunity Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. 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. The company values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.