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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, working with a prototype development team in Colorado Springs, CO.

In this position, you will be responsible for the continued design and development of database models and backend-for-frontend software development. Additional responsibilities include interfacing with engineering partners from both private and government organizations, as well as direct communication with government stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the Department of Defense mission-critical objectives. KBR plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.

Collaborative Environment: KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps 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 Department of Defense in expanding current national capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Design database models using PostgreSQL

Design geospatial models using GIS, PostGIS, and Mapbox / OpenLayers

Design, engineer, analyze, and develop software prototypes as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes of backend and backend for front-end components

Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes

Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications

Work Environment:

Location:Colorado Springs, CO Hybrid or Onsite

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Working Hours:Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance and SI/TK, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain

Required Experience and Education: BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.

Advanced proficiency in Java, and Java frameworks such as Spring Boot

Proficiency in SQL

Experience with Docker

Experience with Azure Cloud

Experience with container orchestration with Kubernetes

Experience with git

Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka

Experience developing applications that interface with multiple message types, such as XML, JSON

Ability to work independently to research and solve customer pain points

Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies

Desired:

Experience working with Geoserver, or other Web Map Servers

Some experience working with Javascript fameworks such as React

Some experience working with MapBox or OpenLayers Javascript API

Working knowledge of Elixir and other Erlang family of languages

High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt to new challenges, and the resiliency to overcome short-term hurdles by staying focused on the team's deliverables

Passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies

Basic Compensation:$115,900 - $173,800 USD Annually (Colorado Springs 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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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