Boeing Digital Services is looking to modernize its software development processes and technology stacks to enhance operational efficiency, meet customer needs, and foster innovation in the aerospace industry. This involves transitioning from traditional 'big bang' replacement strategies to agile, incremental approaches, embedding modern development practices, and driving AI-native delivery.
Requirements
- Strong technical proficiency in software development, with a deep understanding of modern development practices, programming languages, and tools.
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and modern development practices is a plus.
- Proven track record of leading modernization through delivery and able to roll up sleeves and coach engineers, architects, and delivery leads directly.
- Deep understanding of platform development, CI/CD, and automation ecosystems used to enable modernization at scale.
- Experience establishing flow metrics (lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate, mean time to recovery) to measure modernization success.
- Proven experience in leading large-scale technology modernization initiatives, preferably in a complex organizational environment.
Responsibilities
- Embed directly with teams and team leads to model and coach modern development practices such as continuous delivery, automated testing, observability and AI
- Drive adoption of AI-native development, enabling intelligent tooling, automation, and workflows across the product delivery lifecycle to accelerate speed, quality, and innovation.
- Develop and implement best practices for technology modernization, ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging trends.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of modernization initiatives and ensure accountability.
- Lead the transformation of the development team, driving incremental modernization initiatives that enhance agility and capacity for growth.
- Shift the focus from big bang replacements to agile, iterative modernization strategies that deliver value more rapidly and reduce risk.
- Develop and communicate a strategic vision for technology modernization that aligns with business goals and customer needs.
Other
- Visionary leadership with a passion for technology and innovation.
- Commitment to building an ambitious, outcome-driven team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and collective success.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Integrity and trustworthiness in all interactions.
- Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges.
