Lead Automation Developer

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. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company’s Information Digital Technology and Security (IDT&S) organization is currently seeking a Lead Automation Developer to join the Lean IT Innovation team Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Chicago, IL; El Segundo, CA; Everett, WA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Plano, TX; or Renton, WA.

Step into the role of Lead Automation Developer, where you will create and implement scalable automation solutions that align with Lean IT and IT4IT initiatives. In this dynamic position, your focus will be on designing cross-platform automation tools, developing policy-as-code frameworks, and leveraging generative artificial intelligence to modernize legacy systems and enhance developer velocity across the enterprise.

As a successful candidate, you will lead hands-on development efforts while mentoring team members and collaborating with Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Compliance, and Internal Development teams. Your leadership will drive productivity by implementing reusable scripts, integrating low-code and no-code platforms, and embedding automation into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, complete with API testing, observability, and policy enforcement from the outset.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the hands-on development of automation tooling that supports IT4IT workflows and enables enterprise-wide transformation

• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Platform Engineers, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment between automation designs and governance frameworks

• Develop automation scripts and reusable tools using PowerShell, Bash, and Python, targeting both Windows and Linux platforms

• Implement and operationalize Policy-as-Code using tools like Open Policy Agent (OPA), Hashi Corp Sentinel, AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Azure Policy

• Use generative AI tools (e.g., Amazon Q Developer) to analyze legacy applications, extract architectural patterns, and convert procedural code into modern frameworks

• Build and integrate low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., MoveWorks) into enterprise automation workflows to accelerate development and reduce manual intervention

• Embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, including support for containerized integration testing (utilizing test containers) and API testing (with Postman, Curl, or Bruno)

• Mentor and support junior automation developers, encouraging reusable design patterns, test-driven development, and high-quality code practices

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to sprint planning, and align automation deliverables with prioritized business goals

• Communicate technical progress and blockers effectively to stakeholders, including IT leadership and cross-functional engineering teams

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 8+ years of experience in software development or automation engineering roles

• 5+ years of experience with hands-on developing automation solutions using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, PowerShell, or Bash

• 3+ years of experience implementing Policy-as-Code using tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA), HashiCorp Sentinel, AWS SCPs, or Azure Policy

• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Amazon Q Developer Pro) for legacy code transformation, code generation, or design extraction

• Experience with multi-cloud environments, including AWS GovCloud, Azure, GCP and hybrid/on-premise (e.g., OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, etc.) automation strategies

• Experience with CI/CD tooling, containerization (e.g., Docker, Testcontainers etc.) and API test automation (e.g., Cucumber, Selenium, Bruno, Curl, Postman, etc.)

• Experience mentoring or leading other developers

• Experience working in Agile or Lean delivery environments, with cross-functional teams including architecture, platform engineering, and security/compliance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience

• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms such as MoveWorks to extend automation capabilities

• Experience with IT4IT framework and how automation supports enterprise transformation efforts

• Experience modernizing legacy software systems using AI-assisted automation tools

• Experience in supporting large-scale enterprise automation or developer productivity initiatives

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.

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: $134,300 – $194,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.