Jr Software Developer

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Jr Software Developer to design and implement secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deploy containerized solutions using Kubernetes or Docker, build CI/CD pipelines, and apply GitOps for automated delivery.

This role emphasizes security, scalability, and rapid iteration. Ideal candidates have 2 years of web development experience, familiarity with CI/CD, scripting, and DevSecOps

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance or above.
• 2 years’ experience developing web based applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab CI and ArgoCD.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple technology stacks to support diverse applications.
• Develop and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based lifecycles.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security and automation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized cloud-native solutions.
• Apply GitOps principles for automated deployment processes.
• Ensure secure development lifecycle practices and strong log analytics.

Skills

Web development experience

Problem solving

Automation enthusiast

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab CI

ArgoCD

Terraform

Ansible

Maven/Gradle

Istio

Job description

Title: Jr Software Developer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. As a Jr Software Developer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process. Additionally, you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organization's goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects:

At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.

Collaborative Environment:

Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.

Impactful Work:

Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands‑on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
• Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, Next.js Express, Node.js among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality.
• Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
• Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.
• Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.
• Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task.
• Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture.
• Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications.
• Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC

Qualifications Required:

• Secret Clearance or above
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a Related field
• 2 years’ experience developing web based applications
• 2 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
• Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Material UI, TypeScript, React
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
• Networking experience
• Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
• Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab CI and ArgoCD
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
• Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
• Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, AWS S3, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
• Experience with Integration Testing
• Experience with Unit Testing tools Vitest, Jest, Cypress or Playwright
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code

Desired:

• Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
• Experience with Big Data
• Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
• Experience or knowledge of Service‑Mesh, such as Istio
• Experience with Ansible, Maven, Gradle
• Experience with Vue.Js and Angular

Basic Compensation:

$110,000 - $130,000 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.
• We Believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.
• Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.
• Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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