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The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is currently seeking a Cloud Platform Development & Engineering Senior Manager to join our team in Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; El Segundo, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; or Ridley Park; PA.
In this pivotal role, you will lead the unified organization responsible for both our Cloud Infrastructure backbone and the Developer Experience (DX) built upon it.
We are looking for a visionary leader to drive a high-stakes platform transformation. You will be responsible for evolving our existing legacy environment and ticket-based workflows into a modern, self-service Internal Developer Platform (IDP). This isn't just about managing infrastructure; it’s about treating the platform as a world-class product that reduces cognitive load for thousands of Boeing engineers. You will challenge conventional approaches, champion a "paved road" (Golden Path) strategy, and deliver outstanding, frictionless experiences that allow our developers to focus on what they do best: building the future of aerospace.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the Platform Transformation: Drive the strategic shift from "Ticket-Ops" to an Application Program Interface (API)-first, self-service reality, modernizing legacy systems and defining clear sunsetting paths for deprecated infrastructure
Define and deliver a unified platform roadmap that treats internal developers as customers, using feedback loops and user research to build tools they want to use
Architect and maintain "paved roads", highly automated, opinionated workflows that simplify the journey from code to production while maintaining security and compliance
Own the environment lifecycle across multiple CSPs (AWS, Azure, GCP), driving the adoption of GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and declarative automation
Deliver a centralized Developer Portal (e.g., Backstage) to provide a "single pane of glass" for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), documentation, and cloud resources
Lead engineering teams in implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, utilizing error budgets and blame-free post-mortems to balance velocity with stability
Integrate security (Static Application Security Testing/Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST)) and compliance guardrails directly into automation so that the secure way is always the easiest way for developers
Foster a culture of contribution where engineers across Boeing can contribute to the platform’s codebase, breaking down silos and accelerating innovation
Measure performance through DORA metrics (Deployment Frequency, Lead Time, Meant Time To Recover (MTTR)) and Developer Net Promoter Score (NPS) to ensure the platform is increasing enterprise velocity
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree or higher
10+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through large-scale technical transformations
10+ years of experience in Cloud Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Software Engineering leadership
8+ years of experience with Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
5+ years of experience defining and implementing Platform-as-a-Product or Developer Experience (DX) initiatives
Experience managing the transition from legacy, on-prem, and/or monolithic systems to modern, cloud-native architecture
Experience implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevSecOps frameworks at an enterprise scale
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Master’s or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience building or implementing Internal Developer Portals (e.g., Backstage.io)
Experience with Team Topologies and strategies to reduce developer cognitive load
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and GitOps delivery models (e.g., ArgoCD)
Experience influencing senior executives and gain buy-in for long-term technical debt reduction and foundational investments
Experience in leadership within the CNCF or Open Source communities
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: $177,650 - $277,150
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Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
This is not an Export Control position.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
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