Mid-Level Software Engineer

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Mid Level Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the software baseline across contracts, spanning UI to hardware control and SATCOM mission management.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems in distributed systems, with opportunities to work on responsive interfaces and mission-critical software in a defense-industrial context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related field; 5 years of related experience; or 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET / .NET Core; experience with React.
• Solid experience with SQL (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar); Docker experience.
• Practical experience designing or consuming gRPC services; DevOps principles including CI/CD, Git, testing, and deployment.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture; familiarity with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm).
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Application Insights).
• Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and enhance an existing production application for stability and reliability.
• Design, develop, and deploy periodic updates and feature enhancements.
• Maintain gRPC services for inter-service communication.
• Build front-end features with React.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and schemas.
• Build and improve Docker containerization for services.
• Diagnose production issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

C# / .NET

React

SQL

Docker

gRPC

DevOps / CI-CD

Microservices

Kubernetes

Monitoring tools

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Grafana

Prometheus

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Mid-Level Software Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

KBR’s Prototyping and Products Division specializes in rapid prototyping and advanced technology solutions for directed energy, electronic warfare, and security applications. With expertise in electronic warfare systems, critical infrastructure protection, and product R&D, KBR delivers cutting-edge innovations to meet mission-critical needs. Backed by a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR collaborates closely with customers to develop secure, effective, and forward-thinking solutions.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a Mid Level Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the software baseline of multiple contracts. The successful candidate will work across the full domain of our unit’s portfolio - from human-machine interfaces, to hardware command and status, to SATCOM mission control. This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems within the SATCOM domain, responsive user interfaces, distributed systems, disconnected operations, and mission-critical software.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, support, and enhance an existing production application, ensuring stability and reliability for end users
• Design, develop, and deploy periodic updates, bug fixes, and feature enhancements following established release cycles
• Maintain gRPC services for efficient inter-service communication
• Build and maintain front-end features and components using React
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas
• Build, maintain, and improve Docker containerization for application services
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical documentation
• 10% travel required.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI Eligible. Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other related field and 5 years of progressive, related experience. In lieu of a degree, and additional 8 years of related experience can be substituted.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET / .NET Core
• Experience with React
• Solid experience with SQL (query writing, optimization, schema design — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with Docker (building, managing, and deploying containerized applications)
• Practical experience designing or consuming gRPC services
• Working understanding of DevOps principles — CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows (Git), automated testing, and deployment practices
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm)
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack, Application Insights)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Remote Available: No

Compensation: $115,920 - $173,775

The salary range posted is for Colorado Springs, CO. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.