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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer Developer - DevSecOps - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $171,700.0 - $232,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Github, Gradle, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Cisco Nexus Switches, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Release Management, Ansible, Prometheus, Secure Coding, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Execution Engine, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Tenable Nessus, Bitbucket, Puppet, Terraform, Cucumber (Software), Devsecops, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Artifactory, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** October 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9244689/lead-software-engineer-developer-devsecops ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree * This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). * 9+ years' experience with engineering development lifecycle tasks (requirements, design, software, test, and integration) * 4+ years' experience with DevSecOps (examples ansible, chef, cyber applications), * Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience * Experience with source control, branching strategies, code review practices, and release management * Experience troubleshooting complex software issues in integrated environments * Experience working in a collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams * Experience with CI/CD and software delivery tooling such as: + Jenkins + Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket + GitHub Actions + Maven, Gradle, Make, or CMake + Nexus or Artifactory + Docker, Podman, or Apptainer, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift * Experience with Infrastructure as code and configuration management tools such as: + Ansible + Terraform + Puppet + Chef * Experience with automated testing and quality tools such as: + JUnit + Cucumber * Experience with security tooling such as: + SAST + DAST + SCA + secret scanning tools + vulnerability management platforms * Experience with secure software development, cyber compliance, and DevSecOps governance * Experience with Linux operating systems and shell scripting * Experience with programming/scripting languages such as JAVA, C/C++, Python, Bash, or PowerShell * Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or EFK logging /monitoring stacks or solutions * Experience developing, documenting, and maintaining architectures, requirements, interfaces, and designs for software systems Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., 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. ยง120.62 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 an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) ## Description At Boeing, our software engineers apply their expertise to develop, secure, and sustain next-generation software capabilities for advanced aerospace platforms. The Boeing SPD AAS team provides mission systems software for the P-8A, enabling mission and tactic planning, sensor interfacing, sensor data display, and mission replay capabilities. The team also supports training system simulations that enhance fleet operator readiness on the AAS mission. In this role, you will lead and independently execute DevSecOps and software engineering activities across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, automated testing, security validation, deployment, and sustainment. You will help architect and implement secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery pipelines that improve product quality, accelerate delivery, and strengthen cyber resilience across mission systems and training environments. Position Responsibilities: * Leads and independently executes DevSecOps activities for mission systems and training software across build, test, deployment, and sustainment workflows * Partners with software, systems, cybersecurity, test, and IT teams to design, develop, secure, troubleshoot, and validate software solutions * Designs, implements, and maintains CI/CD pipelines that support continuous integration, automated testing, security scanning, and controlled deployment * Integrates security automation throughout the software lifecycle, including: + static code analysis + software composition analysis + container/image scanning + vulnerability triage and remediation * Develops, documents, and maintains software architectures, requirements, interfaces, algorithms, and designs * Builds and maintains automation for software builds, packaging, environment provisioning, test execution, and software release processes * Supports Infrastructure as Code and environment automation to improve repeatability and reduce manual configuration * Drives secure coding practices, pipeline quality gates, and release readiness criteria * Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance stakeholders to ensure software delivery workflows align with security requirements and development standards * Troubleshoot integration, deployment, performance, and runtime issues across development, test, and operational environments * Support automated and manual testing activities, document test results, and verify functional and cybersecurity requirements are met * Improve observability, logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities to enhance operational awareness and system reliability * Mentor team members on DevSecOps practices, secure development, automation, and delivery best practices * Contribute to Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives, and use Jira to track and manage work throughout the software lifecycle * Drive modernization efforts to transition legacy build and release processes into automated, secure, and maintainable workflows