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Principal Software Architect and Development Lead

Location: Beavercreek Township, OH
Listed: 3 days ago

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead development teams in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of modern software solutions.
Define and maintain software architecture standards and best practices.
Lead AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.
Conduct architecture reviews and code reviews while enforcing software quality standards.
Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance across programs.
Support hiring activities including interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and workforce development.
Partner with leadership to develop and execute software strategy and technology roadmaps.
Collaborate with customers, program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver mission-focused software capabilities.

Work Environment

Location: Remote, Willing to travel 1-3 times per quarter
Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
15+ years of software engineering experience
Experience leading software development teams or engineering organizations
Expertise architecting complex cloud-based and distributed software systems

Proficiency in Python

Experience with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps methodologies
Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies
Experience with database technologies

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Startup company experience
AWS and AWS GovCloud expertise
Kubernetes experience
Knowledge of FedRAMP and NIST frameworks
Active Secret security clearance
Experience supporting DoD or federal government customers
Ready to Make a Difference?

Additional information

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

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.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Principal Software Architect and Development Lead to serve as the software discipline lead for engineering and development activities.

Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for software products, IR&D projects, and innovation initiatives.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

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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