Title:
Software Engineer
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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides highend 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.
Software Engineer
KBR is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation specifically on the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) HOPE engineeringteam in Colorado Springs CO.
We are looking for innovative creative and highly motivated individuals to support the design and management of various databases. Specifically the implementation and configuration of structured and unstructured databases for big data analytics within a government enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for learning the drive to innovate and a humble attitude. You will work cutting edge projects solving problems that most arent even aware exist.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Projects: At KBR youll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force TENCAPs most missioncritical objectives. Air Force TENCAP exploits National space cyber and intelligence capabilities to deliver rapid costdominant and innovative warfighting solutions across the full spectrum of Air Force and Joint military missions. AF TENCAP is a Congressionally mandated rapid acquisition organization supporting tactical and operational warfighters and serves as the Air Force executive agent for the Military Exploitation of Reconnaissance and Intelligence Technologies (MERIT) program.
- Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where crossfunctional teams of product managers engineers developers and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps principles ensuring rapid iteration continuous feedback and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate forwardthinking and united by a missionfirst mindset that encourages knowledge sharing innovation and problemsolving at every level.
- Impactful Work: Your work here wont just be limited to software developmentit will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Forces leader for NationaltoTactical capability development AF TENCAP collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community Department of Defense National Laboratories industry interagency academia and partner nations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Clearance: TS/SCI **Must be a US Citizen**
- Design engineer analyze and develop software prototypes as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Develop proofofconcepts and prototypes of backend and backend for frontend components
- Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes
- Work across multiple technology stacks gaining handson experience with various languages frameworks and tools to support a broad range of applications
- Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL Mongo DB Oracle MySQL and others
Work Environment:
- Location:Colorado Springs CO Hybrid or Onsite
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours:Flexible
Qualifications:
Required:
- BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience
- Advanced proficiency in TypeScript React and JavaScript for frontend development and data visualization
- Experience with Python C#
- Experience with Docker AWS and Kubernetes for containerization cloud services and orchestration
- Handson experience with Apache Kafka AWS SQS AWS S3 and developing RESTful APIs using Django and Flask frameworks
- Proficient in using GitLab for version control CI/CD pipelines and collaboration
- Experienced in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management
- Passion for conducting research tackling complex problems and continuously learning and adopting new technologies
Desired:
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience working is Erlang family of software languages
- Ability to work independently to research and solve customer pain points
- High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail a tenacity of thought the flexibility to adapt to new challenges and the resiliency to overcome shortterm hurdles by staying focused on the teams deliverables
Basic Compensation:$111900.00 $167800.00 (Colorado Springs Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates 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 signonbonus relocation benefits shortterm incentives longterm incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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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 teams 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.