Mission-Critical Software Architect for National Security

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 142,800 - 214,200; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software architecture for mission-critical systems supporting the AFRL development team.

You will guide high-velocity data stream processing, define technical strategy and roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive architecture reviews across multiple programs onsite. Active TS/SCI eligibility and a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• Experience designing distributed, high-availability, mission-critical software systems.
• Advanced expertise with Java, Python, or other OO languages.
• Experience leading software architecture and technical strategy efforts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader for software development efforts supporting high-velocity data stream processing systems.
• Define software architecture, technical strategy, and long-term roadmap for mission-critical applications.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate mission objectives into scalable system and software solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and technology evaluations.
• Drive development of highly available, resilient, and high-performance software systems.
• Establish software engineering standards, best practices, and technical governance across teams.
• Lead complex integration, test, and deployment activities across multiple programs and stakeholders.
• Evaluate vendor technologies, open-source solutions, and emerging technologies for program adoption.
• Lead technical investigations, trade studies, and root-cause analyses for mission-critical issues.
• Mentor engineers across all levels and provide technical leadership for multiple teams.
• Coordinate planning, staffing, scheduling, and execution of software engineering activities.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to program leadership, customers, and mission partners.

Skills

Distributed systems

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

KBR in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software architecture for mission-critical systems supporting the AFRL development team.

You will guide high-velocity data stream processing, define technical strategy and roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive architecture reviews across multiple programs onsite. Active TS/SCI eligibility and a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field are expected.