Lead Programmer Analyst

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Programmer Analyst to support the Information Technology team in Hazelwood, Missouri! This role will support the Aerospace Composite Center (ACC). The Aerospace Composite Center has state-of-the-art enabled capabilities and operates to support Boeing’s Fighter Programs.

We are seeking a skilled information and application developer to join our team supporting the diverse Information Technology ecosystem within the ACC domain. This role is a critical enabler for work supporting the production of several of Boeing’s key defense products.

As the lead developer, you will design, develop, and support a portfolio of enterprise applications that enable MRP/ERP and manufacturing operations. You will lead end-to-end delivery of highly complex software solutions—spanning requirements and end-user process analysis, application architecture, coding, integration, testing, implementation, documentation, and production support. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across a diverse application suite and partner closely with end users to improve business processes, system reliability, and application security.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform the design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of highly complex computing applications and software system architectures

• Initiate and lead analysis of end-user processes to define application requirements; translate business needs into scalable, supportable technical solutions

• Define application and architecture specifications, including software compatibility parameters, security requirements, and operational support needs

• Design application architecture and integrate application software with database and delivery subsystems for specific solutions

• Write, compile, and review highly complex code based on documented designs; establish and enforce coding, documentation, and quality standards

• Provide escalation support for complex application and architecture issues; lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions

• Lead and coordinate teams that develop and maintain a diverse suite of applications; mentor engineers and drive execution across priorities

• Lead development of training materials and user enablement; identify and deliver continuous improvements to system architecture and support processes

• Support and implement API and file-based integrations across enterprise systems

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  Ability to obtain Secret U.S. Security clearance (Post-Start)

• Strong proficiency in Java

• 4+ years’ experience with COBOL

• Experience with Oracle databases

• Perl scripting experience

• Experience developing and supporting MRP/ERP systems

• 5+ years of experience leading teams responsible for development and sustainment of a diverse suite of applications

• Strong leadership skills, including cross-functional collaboration and technical decision-making

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with stored procedures (Oracle PL/SQL preferred)

• Exposure to Manufacturing Quality Systems (QMS), Workforce Management and/or Time & Attendance applications

• Exposure to material tracking systems

• Familiarity with delivering and supporting file-based integrations in enterprise environments

• Strong documentation skills (technical design/writing, operational runbooks, user/support documentation)

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is 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.

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