KBR
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Software Engineer

Pay
$205,500 – $251,200 per year
Location
Chantilly, VA
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

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack software applications using Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML, SQL, and Hibernate
  • Develop and integrate application services, database components, user interfaces, and data processing capabilities across Windows and Linux environments
  • Build, maintain, and improve continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using Git, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, and related development tools
  • Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions using AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Auto Scaling, and related technologies
  • Perform unit, integration, regression, and system testing to ensure software quality, reliability, security, and performance
  • Troubleshoot complex application, database, integration, and infrastructure issues through effective debugging and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with technical and mission teams to understand requirements, recommend solutions, document software designs, and deliver production-ready capabilities

Work Environment

  • Location: On-site
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

  • Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Operating Environments: Windows, Linux, AWS, Tomcat, Oracle, and FidOS
  • Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline
  • Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant software engineering or information technology experience
  • Education Equivalency: Bachelor's degree with two additional years of specialized experience, or six additional years of specialized experience in place of a college degree
  • Demonstrated experience developing software using Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, HTML, SQL, and Hibernate
  • Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools, including Git and Jenkins, and build tools such as Gradle or Maven
  • Experience with unit and integration testing, software debugging, performance optimization, relational and non-relational databases, and data engineering or analytics tools

Desired

  • Experience deploying and maintaining applications using Tomcat, Oracle, Windows, Linux, and AWS
  • Experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and Auto Scaling
  • Experience with Elasticsearch and large-scale search, data indexing, or analytics solutions
  • Experience with supporting technologies such as Puppet, Nexus, SQL Developer, and Eclipse
  • Experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available applications in classified or mission-critical environments
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Pay and benefits

Basic Compensation: $205,500 to $251,200 annual salary

This range is for the Virginia area only

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

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.

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: Develop and modernize secure software applications using Java, Python, Angular, AWS, and advanced data technologies
  • Collaborative Environment: Work with software engineers, system administrators, data professionals, and mission partners to solve complex technical challenges
  • Impactful Work: Deliver reliable, scalable, and secure applications that directly support critical customer missions
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