Senior Software Developer

KBR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 157,800 - 236,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their National Security Solutions team in Colorado Springs. This role involves working across various technology stacks and is crucial in delivering solutions that protect national security. Candidates should have significant experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Agile methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and is fully remote, though candidates must reside in the Colorado Springs area.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience developing web-based applications.
• Must be eligible for U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience in cloud technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Expert in Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure, end-to-end application lifecycles.
• Collaborate with clients to architect containerized solutions.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices.
• Leverage AWS cloud services for system reliability.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Java

C++

DevOps

Agile

AWS

Tools

GitLab

Ansible

Maven

Gradle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Software Developer role at KBR, Inc.

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

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
• Work with anchor developer to lead development processes

Work Environment

• Location: Remote (Must Reside In The Colorado Springs Area)
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Must Reside in the Colorado Springs Area
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• 5-8 years' experience developing web-based applications
• 5-8 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Experience working in AWS and cloud technologies
• Expert working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Expert with HTML, JavaScript, Vue.Js, Angular and or React
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
• Networking experience
• Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
• Experience working with 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

Desired:

• Secret clearance
• Strong statistical and data analysis skills to identify trends in user data
• Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
• Experience with Springboot
• Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
• Experience with Big Data
• Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB

Basic Compensations: $157,800 - $236,700 (For The Colorado Springs Area 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.

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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 of 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.

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