Senior Java Software Engineer

Boeing

Senior Java Software Engineer developing non-embedded software for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Collaborating with a dynamic team on complex systems for command and control of space vehicles.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeHerndon • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,100 - $222,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaLinuxMavenReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates the development, maintenance, enhancement and optimization of software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
Leads activities to develop, document and maintain architectures, 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
This Role requires an active TS/SCI clearance
5+ years of experience in Java, ReactJS
5+ years of experience in Java and associated frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot, WildFly, JPA, Maven
5+ years of experience in Windows-based IDEs and Linux-based IDEs
5+ years of experience in software configuration management tools (e.g. Git) and problem/issue tracking tools (e.g. Jira)
5+ years of experience in developing software products in a cloud environment, using Agile Methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaReactJSSpring BootWildFlyJPAMavenAgile Methodologiessoftware configuration managementcloud environmentsoftware development lifecycle

Soft Skills

leadershiptroubleshootinguser feedback analysisproject managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeTS/SCI clearance