Job Description

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Boeing delivers leading-edge platforms, technology, services, and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.

Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing military rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircrafts in the UK. For example, the Chinook and Apache helicopters, and the Poseidon and C-17 airplanes. Our support ranges from mission critical Logistics Information Services, next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology.

Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, Boeing Defence UK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

The Role

Please note: this role is subject to successful Contract Award.

A new and exciting opportunity for a senior WebMethods Integration specialist has arisen. The successful candidate will have experience of Software AG WebMethods technologies, ideally with extensive experience in designing and developing integration applications using the products. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, development, testing, implementation and support of a complex integration solution and management of associated system components.

The individual will also perform analysis and resolve application performance issues in coordination with customers and other developers, documenting processes and procedures and ensuring compliance with Boeing and practices. The candidate will provide oversight as well as perform installations, deployments, upgrades, application migrations, and infrastructure changes for WebMethods ensuring flawless execution and continuous production.

The position requires cross team coordination and leadership with separate, but tightly coupled development and architecture teams, infrastructure support teams, key suppliers, and other Boeing programs utilizing the same technologies.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate we’re looking for will possess the following skills and experience;

Software AG WebMethods - CatalogueSoftware AG WebMethods – Management & GatewaySoftware AG WebMethods – Integration ServicesExperience in WebMethod software installation, configuration, tuning and administrationTeam player - ability to assist and train other team membersDemonstrated knowledge and working experience in a Linux OS environment.Good UNIX scripting knowledge is requiredGood knowledge of Oracle Databases, with hands-on SQL and PL-SQL codingKnowledge API communication protocols (REST, SOAP….)

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of working within the Defence sector would be a significant advantage.Experience of working within a matrix management environment and a large-scale, complex international organization, but also within small teams, would be advantageous.Working knowledge of software version control concepts and change management processesWorking knowledge of UNIX shell scriptingUnderstanding of authentication and authorization security concepts

The current work locations are Milton Keynes or Bristol.

The role may require limited travel within the UK.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

As a Boeing Defence UK employee, you’ll have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and incentive programmes, and you’ll have access to a range of resources and tools to support your professional growth, health, and wellbeing.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Competitive salary, with annual incentive plans, including access to a pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.Access to a wide-range of free learning courses and tools to support your professional development.Diverse and inclusive culture, with a range of societies that you can get involved in.Annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.Company-paid private healthcare medical plan (BUPA Medical Plan) and annual health assessment entitlement.Enhanced sickness pay.Business-leading maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. Access to a life insurance entitlement of six times your annual salary.Access to a wide-range of physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing programmes, tools, and incentives.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

Important information regarding this role: This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and / or labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.