Lead Technician Jobs in Illinois

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. The Boeing Company's Information Technology & Data Analytics (IT&DA) organization is currently seeking a Cloud Modernization Technical Lead to join the Software Chapter team in either Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; Berkeley, MO; Chantilly, VA; Chicago, IL; El Segundo, CA; Englewood, CO; Fairfax, VA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Kent, WA; Long Beach, CA; Miami, FL; North Charleston, SC; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Portland, OR; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA; Saint Charles, MO; Salt Lake City, UT; or Seal Beach, CA. Join the Software Chapter at Boeing, where our mission is to transform our IT&DA Software Development into the best in the aerospace and defense industry. We're focused on enhancing the digital experience, fostering a product-centric culture, and implementing top-tier tools and processes. By optimizing automation and supporting our developers' growth, we aim to deliver value faster to Boeing, our customers, and partners. As a Cloud Modernization Technical Lead, you'll drive initiatives in standards and governance, automation, and developer productivity. You'll empower developers to embrace modern tools and build cloud-native applications, ensuring efficient delivery of products to our business customers. Your efforts will enhance software development speed, quality, and security. We're seeking an experienced software architect/engineer with a strong track record in large-scale software development and measurable improvements. You should have in-depth knowledge of toolchains, industry trends, and best practices for cloud-native applications. Join us in shaping the future of software development at Boeing! Position Responsibilities: Participate in application development and deployment, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate processes Leverage hybrid cloud expertise to plan and execute modernization strategies, integrating legacy systems effectively Design and implement scalable architectures that support the transition of on-premises applications to cloud environments Collaborate with development teams to identify workflow pain points and implement solutions that enhance productivity Integrate zero trust technologies and application security measures into the architecture and development process Establish software quality frameworks and testing methodologies to maintain high development standards Build and manage developer platforms that facilitate efficient workflows and enhance productivity Analyze software development metrics to identify improvement areas and implement performance enhancements Provide hands-on mentorship and training to developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning Advocate for and implement best practices in software development and architecture Organize knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops to promote collaboration and innovation among developers Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 10+ years of experience with hands on secure software development methodologies and security-first mindset 5+ years of experience in hands on development of large-scale distributed software systems and cloud service deployment 5+ years of experience as an AWS developer or technologies related to Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code 5+ years of experience with information technology architecture including cloud and data architecture in a large-scale, hybrid cloud and on-prem environment 5+ years of experience as an Agile software development team lead 5+ years of experience with modern software development methodologies Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience in minimizing developer toil within cloud environments through the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and platform engineering practice Experience with one or more cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience with on-prem/edge cloud solutions (e.g. Red Hat OpenShift or VMware Tanzu) Experience with zero trust technologies in the realm of application security, including but not limited to JSON Web Tokens, OAuth/OAuth2/SAML, X.509 certificates/mTLS, application reverse proxies, API security, cloud-native security solutions, and similar technologies Experience with software quality frameworks and methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing, contract testing (e.g. Pact), and end-to-end testing (e.g., Cucumber with Cypress) Experience in building and managing a developer platform Experience in implementing and utilizing software development metrics dashboards Experience in software talent development and mentorship programs. Experience with software development at a company(s) respected for high maturity in cloud modernization Experience across companies and vendors with software development best practices 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: $135,150 - $209,300 Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 17, 2025 Export Control Requirements: 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. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 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.