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Boeing lists this Chief CloudEco Platform Engineer – Boeing Software Factory (BSF) opportunity in fairfax, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Chief CloudEco Platform Engineer – Boeing Software Factory (BSF)
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.
This role focuses on supporting the Enterprise Software Verticals (ESV) organization and requires an accomplished Senior Platform Engineering Leader to architect, build, and optimize scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for the Boeing Software Factory (BSF). The position provides technical leadership, fosters engineering excellence, and drives innovation across our cloud ecosystem and platform capabilities. It is a virtual opportunity; relocation is not required.
Position Responsibilities
Serve as the primary execution leader for the BSF Cloud Ecosystem Roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategies
Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native, scalable, resilient, and secure software platforms
Mentor and guide engineering teams, establishing technical standards, promoting design excellence, and driving consensus on complex technical challenges
Champion best practices in automation, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and DevOps to improve velocity, quality, and system reliability
Shape the long-term technology vision— influencing platform strategy, architecture decisions, and adoption of emerging technologies
Partner with architects, software engineers, information technologists, and management to deliver platform capabilities that meet business and compliance requirements
Ensure platforms are highly performant, cost‑efficient, and continuously optimized for reliability, scalability, and security
Basic Qualifications (Required)
10+ years of experience in large‑scale software and system architecture, including distributed systems and cloud-native design
10+ years of experience mentoring and leading technical teams while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
7+ years of hands‑on experience leading cross‑organizational collaboration to obtain certifications in enterprise information governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
5+ years of experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including infrastructure as code, Zero‑trust architecture, Configuration as Code and cloud security best practices
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Strong programming and software design background with the ability to strategize, review, design, and deliver robust tools
Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation frameworks
Knowledge of customer/supplier organization, processes, policies, and procedures, products, requirements, capabilities, practices, support resources, preferences, constraints, etc.
Ability to understand the big picture and inter‑relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area, and apply systems thinking to accelerate performance
Knowledge of software architecture and design methodologies and ability to synthesize software architectures and designs that meet requirements, characteristics and constraints
Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW); post‑offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing as outlined in our policies.
Travel: Occasional travel may be required (less than 10%).
Pay & Benefits: Summary pay range for Senior Level (Level 5): $158,100 – $246,100. An inclusive Total Rewards package, which includes competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid leave options, is available to eligible employees.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 17, 2025 .
Export Control Compliance
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. US Person includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required (U.S. citizenship required; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required).
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor employment visas.
Shift: 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.
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Worksite address
fairfax, VA, 22032, US
Who can apply
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