Cloud Developer – AWS Modernization

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Position Overview

KBR is seeking a skilled Cloud Developer to join our team in modernizing mission-critical solutions for the USGS EROS Center. As a member of a collaborative engineering team you will help migrate on-premises systems to AWS utilizing both lift-and-shift and full modernization approaches. The role includes designing and implementing event-driven architectures optimizing cloud workloads and working closely with other developers architects and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions using Agile methodologies.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award customer approval and funding availability.

Eligibility Requirement:
This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to contractual and security requirements.

Preferred location is Sioux Falls SD

Will consider Remote

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS using both lift-and-shift and modernization strategies.
• Participate in the design and implementation of event-driven systems leveraging AWS-native services (e.g. Lambda SNS SQS EventBridge).
• Develop and maintain automation tools for provisioning monitoring and managing AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with solution architects engineers and other team members to deliver secure scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions.
• Support the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools (e.g. GitLab Jenkins AWS CodePipeline).
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Implement configuration management and automation using tools like Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and support cloud-based applications in a collaborative cross-functional team environment.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Identify and implement AWS cloud cost optimization strategies incorporating FinOps principles.
• Participate in Agile teams including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives delivering incremental value through iterative development.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud engineering DevOps or software development with a focus on AWS technologies.
• Hands-on experience with lift-and-shift migrations and event-driven system design in AWS.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform AWS CDK or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible Chef Puppet).
• Scripting proficiency in Python Bash PowerShell or similar for automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud security networking and AWS best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines containerization and automation.
• Demonstrated FinOps ability to reduce cloud spend through cost optimization strategies.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and applying Agile methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical documentation.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Associate Professional or Specialty certifications in AWS that are relevant to cloud development (e.g. AWS Certified Developer Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional AWS Certified Security Specialty).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures in AWS.
• Familiarity with government security credential requirements and ability to obtain necessary clearances.

Special Requirements

• Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access.
• Experience and/or education in lieu of these qualifications may be considered.

Basic Compensation:

$110000K $ 165000K

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidates working location knowledge skills and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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.

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. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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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.