Lead Computing Architect Java

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**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.

**Overview**
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.

As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact.

Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

**Technology for today and tomorrow**
The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth.

Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

**People-driven culture**
At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore.

We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work.

We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.

No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world.

Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire.

From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world.

Find your future with us.

**Position Overview**

As a Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the architectural vision and strategy for our projects.

You will leverage your extensive experience to design robust, scalable, and secure solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

This position requires a deep understanding of Java, Angular, Azure cloud services, micro services architecture, distributed systems, and performance optimization, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality solutions.

Familiarity with DevOps, security, observability, and enterprise integration patterns is highly desirable for this role.

**Position Responsibilities:**
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

+ Lead the architectural design and implementation of large-scale, complex solutions across multiple projects.
+ Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define the architectural vision and strategy aligned with business goals.
+ Conduct thorough assessments of existing systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
+ Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including high-level designs, detailed specifications, and architectural roadmaps.
+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
+ Facilitate architectural reviews and design sessions, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.
+ Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance solution delivery and performance.
+ Identify and mitigate architectural risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.
+ Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
+ Drive cloud-native design using Azure PaaS offerings (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus).
+ Ensure observability and reliability using Application Insights, Log Analytics, and centralized logging strategies.
+ Architect secure solutions following best practices around authentication, authorization, and data protection using Azure AD and Key Vault.
+ Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)**

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher as BASIC QUALIFICATION
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in solution architecture, with a proven track record of delivering complex solutions.
+ Strong expertise in cloud architecture, particularly Microsoft Azure, and experience with cloud-native application design.
+ In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns.
+ Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks, especially Java and Angular (experience with others like Java or Python is a plus).
+ Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
+ Experience with distributed systems and performance tuning, including caching strategies and messaging patterns.
+ Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance standards.
+ Hands-on experience with Azure API Management, versioning, rate limiting, and governance strategies.
+ Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts and their application in modular microservices.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically.
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with various teams.

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)**

+ Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, etc.).
+ Experience in [specific industry or technology relevant to the company].
+ Proficiency with DevOps tools and practices such as CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code.
+ Understanding of event-driven systems, with experience using Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, or Kafka.
+ Experience with observability tools like Application Insights, Prometheus, or ELK stack for monitoring and alerting.
+ Exposure to scalable system design, circuit breakers, retries, and fallback mechanisms using libraries like Polly.
+ Familiarity with mobile app architecture and integration strategies (e.g., via APIs or Azure B2C).
+ Exposure to machine learning or AI workloads, including Azure Cognitive Services or ML pipelines.
+ Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture patterns.
+ Hands-on knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
+ Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture or advanced network security concepts.
+ Understanding of cost optimization strategies in Azure.
+ Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architecture (e.g., combining Azure with AWS or GCP).

**Typical Education & Experience:**

+ Bachelor's degree or higher with 12+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

**Relocation:**

+ This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Applications for this position will be accepted until **Nov.

01, 2025**

**Export Control Requirements:** This is not an Export Control position.

**Relocation**

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

**Visa Sponsorship**

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

**Shift**

Not a Shift Worker (India)

**Equal Opportunity Employer:**

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies.

We are proud members of the Valuable 500 (https://www.thevaluable500.com/) and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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.

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