Junior Software & Astro Engineer: Space DevSecOps

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

Job summary

KBR in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer to contribute to defense-focused software projects. You will work across stacks using Python, Java, C++, and Go, building secure, containerized apps on Kubernetes/Docker, and advancing CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on web development experience, familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps, and skills with GitLab, Ansible, Terraform, and AWS.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret with SCI.
• 2 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• 2 years developing web-based applications
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Good grasp of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Vue.Js, Angular and or React
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
• Knowledge of version control systems like Gitlab
• Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines
• 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, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
• Experience with Unit/Integration Testing
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code

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, 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

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Web development

JavaScript

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

GitLab

Ansible

Maven

Gradle

Terraform

AWS

Job description

KBR in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer to contribute to defense-focused software projects. You will work across stacks using Python, Java, C++, and Go, building secure, containerized apps on Kubernetes/Docker, and advancing CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on web development experience, familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps, and skills with GitLab, Ansible, Terraform, and AWS.