Mid Software Developer, Cape Canaveral, FL

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

As a Mid Software Developer you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines ensuring a smooth secure software update process. Additionally you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organizations goals of enhancing security scalability and operational efficiency.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: At KBR youll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Forces most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines cloud-native architectures containerization using Kubernetes and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. Youll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication space domain awareness and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.
  
• Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product managers engineers developers and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevSecOps principles ensuring rapid iteration continuous feedback and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate forward-thinking and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing innovation and problem-solving at every level.
  
• Impactful Work: Your work here wont just be limited to software developmentit will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives youll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites enhance space situational awareness and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Key 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 Environment:

• Location: On-Site at Cape Canaveral SFB FL
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must work on-site at Cape Canaveral SFB FL
• Security Clearance:Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance or higher which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• 3-5 years of experience developing web-based applications
• 3-5 years of experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Experience working in AWS and cloud technologies
• Experience working with Agile Agile XP DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with HTML JavaScript 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:

• Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
• Experience with Big Data
• Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL MySQL Oracle MongoDB
• Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI Tableau Python

Basic Compensation: $122500 $183800 (For California 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 sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

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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 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.