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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Programmer Analyst - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Hazelwood, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,800.0 - $216,200.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Perl (Programming Language), Oracle Databases, Oracle SQL Developer, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9107319/lead-programmer-analyst ## About the Role * 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, * 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), This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. ## Description * 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 ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Langchain4J - An Introduction for Impatient Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1001-langchain4j-an-introduction-for-impatient-developers) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)