Software Engineer - API Development

About the role

About The Company

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 opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing is a leading aerospace and defense company renowned for its advanced technology, global reach, and commitment to excellence. Our mission is to connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through innovative products and services that meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we serve a diverse portfolio of 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and nine countries worldwide. Our focus is on delivering innovative solutions that enable critical missions, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the safety of our customers and team members globally.

As a trusted partner, our employees embody core values such as excellence, ownership, and innovation. We foster a culture where teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning are prioritized. Joining Tapestry Solutions offers the unique advantage of leveraging Boeing's extensive resources while enjoying the agility and close-knit environment of a small business. Your contributions will directly impact mission-critical projects, making a tangible difference in the defense and aerospace sectors.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer in Maryland Heights, MO, to support our future franchise programs. This role involves developing cutting-edge software solutions for the next-generation Mission Planning system designed for the Department of Defense. As a key member of a Scrum team, you will follow the SAFe Agile methodology to develop weapon planning software that utilizes a microservices architecture. The front-end will primarily be built using JavaScript and React, while the back-end services will be developed using C#. Your work will contribute to the evolution of mission-critical systems that demand high reliability, security, and performance.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex defense projects, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that support national security objectives. The role requires a proactive mindset, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. Candidates should have at least five years of software development experience, with proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, C#, and/or C++. Experience with RESTful API development and usage is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required, along with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and program managers.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, project tracking tools like Jira or Azure DevOps, and version control systems such as Git is necessary. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and system validation in complex environments will be highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to document software designs, interface specifications, and test plans clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain weapon planning software throughout its lifecycle, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.

Assist the Product Owner in reviewing, analyzing, and translating customer requirements into initial software designs.

Support the development, enhancement, and optimization of software functionalities, including systems integration and interface development.

Contribute to the documentation of architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, and design specifications.

Debug and resolve technical issues promptly to maintain system integrity and performance.

Develop and implement software processes to improve efficiency, quality, and security.

Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure project milestones are met.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet mission-critical requirements.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to attract, engage, and retain top talent. Our benefits include competitive base pay, performance-based variable compensation, and a range of health and wellness programs. Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and retirement savings plans. We also provide life and disability insurance, paid time off, and other leave programs to support work-life balance.

Our benefits programs are tailored to meet the needs of our diverse workforce and may vary depending on location and eligibility. We are committed to supporting our employees' professional and personal growth through ongoing training, development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. The base pay range for this role is approximately $105,000 to $128,140, depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. 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 or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our global customers effectively.