Software Engineer

KBR Careers; Town of Vienna (WI); On-site; USD 206,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure software applications. This role requires a Master’s degree, 12+ years of experience, active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and hands-on work across Windows, Linux, and AWS environments.

You will work on Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, and Hibernate stacks, build CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to mission-critical solutions on-site with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Operating Environments: Windows, Linux, AWS, Tomcat, Oracle, FidOS.
• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years in software engineering/IT.
• Equivalency: Bachelor’s with 2 years specialized experience or 6 years without degree.
• Demonstrated experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML, SQL, Hibernate.
• Experience with CI/CD tools including Git and Jenkins; build tools like Gradle or Maven.
• Experience with unit/integration testing, debugging, performance optimization; databases and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Python, Angular, HTML, SQL, Hibernate.
• Develop and integrate services, databases, UIs, and data processing across Windows and Linux.
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines using Git, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins.
• Develop and deploy AWS cloud-based solutions (EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Auto Scaling).
• Perform unit, integration, regression, and system testing for quality, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across application, database, integration, and infrastructure layers.
• Collaborate with technical and mission teams to document designs and deliver production-ready capabilities.

Skills

Security clearance

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Bachelor’s + 2 years specialized experience OR 6 years experience

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Gradle

Maven

Hibernate

Tomcat

Oracle

Terraform

Job description

Software Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Develop and modernize secure software applications using Java, Python, Angular, AWS, and advanced data technologies
• Collaborative Environment: Work with software engineers, system administrators, data professionals, and mission partners to solve complex technical challenges
• Impactful Work: Deliver reliable, scalable, and secure applications that directly support critical customer missions

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack software applications using Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML, SQL, and Hibernate
• Develop and integrate application services, database components, user interfaces, and data processing capabilities across Windows and Linux environments
• Build, maintain, and improve continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using Git, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and related development tools
• Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions using AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Auto Scaling, and related technologies
• Perform unit, integration, regression, and system testing to ensure software quality, reliability, security, and performance
• Troubleshoot complex application, database, integration, and infrastructure issues through effective debugging and performance optimization
• Collaborate with technical and mission teams to understand requirements, recommend solutions, document software designs, and deliver production-ready capabilities

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Operating Environments: Windows, Linux, AWS, Tomcat, Oracle, and FidOS
• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant software engineering or information technology experience
• Education Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of specialized experience, or six additional years of specialized experience in place of a college degree
• Demonstrated experience developing software using Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML, SQL, and Hibernate
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools, including Git and Jenkins, and build tools such as Gradle or Maven
• Experience with unit and integration testing, software debugging, performance optimization, relational and non-relational databases, and data engineering or analytics tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience deploying and maintaining applications using Tomcat, Oracle, Windows, Linux, and AWS
• Experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and Auto Scaling
• Experience with Elasticsearch and large-scale search, data indexing, or analytics solutions
• Experience with supporting technologies such as Puppet, Nexus, SQL Developer, and Eclipse
• Experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available applications in classified or mission-critical environments
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Basic Compensation:

Basic Compensation: $205,500 to $251,200 annual salary This range is for the Virginia 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:

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.

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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.