Senior Cloud & Web Software Engineer

GE Aerospace

. Architect and develop end-to-end software solutions across cloud infrastructure, APIs, backend services, and web applications .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing cloud-native, scalable software solutions, with a strong focus on API development, backend services, and modern programming languages. Proven ability to lead technical teams in Agile environments while ensuring adherence to best practices in security, performance, and observability.

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Cloud-Native ArchitectureAPI DevelopmentCI/CD PracticesTechnical LeadershipMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

C#JavaPythonJavaScriptTypeScriptGoRESTful APIsGraphQLDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring EngineersInfluencing Across Functions

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSAgile/ScrumFastAPINode.jsReactAngularVue

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureScalable SystemsReal-Time Data SystemsConnected ApplicationsCloud Security Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGraphQLJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPythonReactTypeScriptVue.jsGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and develop end-to-end software solutions across cloud infrastructure, APIs, backend services, and web applications
Lead the design of cloud-native, scalable, secure, and high-availability systems for connected products and digital services
Define technical strategy for modernizing legacy applications into cloud-based, data-driven platforms
Drive architectural decisions involving performance, scalability, reliability, observability, and security
Evaluate and adopt microservices, containers, event-driven systems, and web frameworks
Support system design for real-time data collection, remote monitoring, health visibility, and intelligent data processing
Provide technical leadership to Agile/Scrum software teams
Lead or support sprint planning, design reviews, estimation sessions, and technical decision-making
Promote reusable components, shared standards, and scalable development practices
Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code, and release discipline
Partner with stakeholders, product/program managers, architects, and customers to translate needs into technical solutions
Define requirements and identify connected product innovation opportunities
Advise on build-versus-buy decisions, technical investments, and roadmap tradeoffs
Design and develop backend services, APIs, cloud infrastructure, platform services, web interfaces, and connected application features
Implement secure integrations using REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and messaging/event frameworks
Apply software engineering fundamentals in system design, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Lead technical evaluations considering performance, scalability, maintainability, security, and cost optimization
Mentor engineers and promote coding, design review, testing, and architecture best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and engineering rigor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of professional software engineering experience
Significant experience designing, developing, and delivering cloud and web-based software solutions
Demonstrated technical leadership experience, such as setting technical direction, leading design decisions, mentoring engineers, or owning major deliverables/outcomes
Experience working in Agile software development environments
Experience with API development, cloud-native architecture, CI/CD, automated testing, and observability
U.S. citizenship status required
Must be local to Grand Rapids, MI
Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar
Experience with Azure and/or AWS, including compute, storage, messaging, databases, and managed cloud services
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Experience with backend platforms/frameworks such as .NET, Node.js, FastAPI, or similar
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices-based architectures
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures
Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications and distributed systems
Familiarity with HTTP/REST, WebSockets, GraphQL, message queues, or event streaming
Understanding of real-time data systems, connected applications, and scalable cloud architectures
Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, identity/access management, and secure API design
Strong ability to make sound technical tradeoffs in complex environments
Proven ability to influence across functions and work effectively in a matrixed organization
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving software engineers, cloud engineers, architects, and product stakeholders
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical strategy clearly to varied audiences
Ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes, customer value, and product strategy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Relocation assistance