Software Engineer

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Software Engineer

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer / Web Developer to support the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center near Sioux Falls SD. Headquartered in Houston Texas KBR is the primary contractor providing technical and engineering support to USGS EROS.

We are looking for individuals with a strong foundation in software engineering who are eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary this entry to mid-level role you will design develop and maintain advanced front-end and back-end systems user interfaces and applications used to manage visualize and distribute satellite and airborne imagery. While your primary responsibilities will involve PHP and Python application development you will also work with a broad range of technologies tools and secure software development practices (S-SDLC).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow your technical skills through progressively challenging assignments. Your work will support scientific and environmental research with global impact.

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Responsibilities

Design and build applications and services using modern software engineering practices and tools.
Learn and apply technologies such as Python Perl GDAL Web Mapping Services and CI/CD tools.
Implement innovative solutions using advanced technologies.
Submit analyze and execute configuration change requests in accordance with Configuration Management (CM) processes.
Apply secure software design and maintenance practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Create and maintain technical documentation including design specifications and component architectures.
Participate in peer reviews and support the development of test plans test procedures and technical reports.
Support system anomaly analysis investigation and troubleshooting.
Provide regular technical status updates.
Assist with special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or a related field.
Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
Strong interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
Experience or training with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle.
Experience or training with Python Perl PHP and Bash scripting.
Experience with MVC frameworks such as Zend Framework Laminas or Symfony.
Interest in GIS technologies such as Google Maps API Leaflet KML and ESRI Shapefiles.
Experience with IDEs such as NetBeans Eclipse or Visual Studio.
Familiarity with development tools such as JIRA Confluence and Git.
Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes/DevOps
Understanding of AWS cloud architectures and database services (RDS Aurora PostgreSQL).
Familiar with Content Management systems (Drupal preferred)
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check and background investigation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Threeyearsof continuous residency in the USfor issuance of a Government Security credential
0-4 years of software engineering experience with a BA/BS in a computer science field.
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hiring to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

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.

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Title:Software EngineerBELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.KBR is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer / We...