Principle Full Stack Software Developer (Remote)

KBR; Baker (CA); Remote; USD 131,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Principle Full Stack Software Developer to work remotely. Responsibilities include full lifecycle software development, managing releases, and ensuring integration. Required qualifications include a degree in Computer Science and over 10 years of full-stack development experience, alongside proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Linux. Competitive salary from $131,800 to $197,700 based on experience.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on full-stack software development experience.
• Building multi-tiered web applications using server-side frameworks.
• Experience with software testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full lifecycle software development.
• Perform DevOps responsibilities, maintaining servers.
• Manage software releases and ensure proper integration.

Skills

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

JSON

REST web services

Node.js

Nginx

Linux

Automated unit testing

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Docker

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Job description

Overview

Title: Principle Full Stack Software Developer (Remote)

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. Our goal is to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Schedule and Planning Interface for Exploration (SPIFe) team is part of the Human-Computer Interaction Group at NASA Ames Research Center. The team builds modern planning and scheduling software grounded to end-user requirements to enable human and robotic deep-space missions. The team has decades of experience supporting NASA missions nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full lifecycle software development.
• Perform DevOps responsibilities as an individual and team contributor, including maintaining servers with up-to-date security patches, deploying code, and managing server configurations based on client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on features, ensuring proper integration into the system architecture, and evaluating feasibility of user-driven designs.
• Manage team technical assignments and oversee release planning and execution.
• Develop unit tests, perform manual testing, document test results, and determine the severity and impact of issues.
• Manage software releases, including preparing release documentation such as release notes and version release.
• Interface with external users and stakeholders to gather requirements, deploy solutions, and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Support research experiments and publications, serving as lead author, co-author, or technical reviewer providing feedback.

Required Skills and Traits

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, with significant relevant experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on full-stack software development experience.
• Strong practical expertise in: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, REST web services, and industry-standard web application frameworks such as Backbone and Webpack.
• Building multi-tiered web applications using server-side frameworks such as Node.js and Nginx, with experience interfacing with Redis DB.
• Managing Linux operating systems, ensuring security mandates are implemented and up to date, and enabling deployment of code and server configurations.
• Experience with software testing methodologies, including automated unit testing and manual testing, using frameworks such as Jasmine.
• Demonstrated application of software development lifecycle processes, from requirements gathering and scoping through delivery of production-grade products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Other Desired Skills

• Experience with agile software workflows and project management frameworks such as Jira.
• Experience with source code version control tools, such as Git or SVN.
• Experience working with Docker.
• Experience managing server instances and logging on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform.
• Ability to prototype and demonstrate early-stage ideas, even if not fully developed, to support research initiatives.
• Willingness to travel and support user observations of software during mission operations.

Compensation

Basic Compensation: $131,800 - $197,700

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, 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 include sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Culture and Benefits

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 being a People First company. This mindset supports belonging, connection, and growth. We Deliver – Together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.

Note: This description does not include external links. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.