Database Developer

KBR • Warner Robins, GA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Job Summary: The DoD International AIMS Program Office (DoD AIMS PO) is responsible for the testing and evaluation of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, ensuring interoperability for all DoD, NATO, and coalition partner weapons systems. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Avionics Engineering Division (AFLCMC/EZA) provides avionics systems engineering leadership and technical support to program offices to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy weapon systems. The KBR team provides support to DoD AIMS PO, facilitating the testing and evaluation of all IFF and Mark XIIB systems/subsystems. The KBR team is primarily located at the DoD AIMS PO at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia. The incumbent of this position will function as an integral DoD AIMS PO Database Developer and Web Designer responsible for developing and maintaining a classified address assignment database. The incumbent will work within the development team supporting environments in cloud-based database applications (MongoDB preferred). As a Database Developer and Web Designer, you will evaluate customer requirements, address complex technical challenges in cloud-native development environments, manage the full application lifecycle from initial deployment through ongoing maintenance, and be able to define, generate, and review project requirements while providing detailed documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with cloud-native database applications, including infrastructure security and management. You must be comfortable working in a dynamic, fluid environment with direct stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with DoD 5000.02 acquisition policies and processes is preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related technical field. In lieu of degree, four (8) years of related professional experience is required
• 2+ years of backend development experience with JavaScript/Node.js
• 2+ years of experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL)
• Possess or obtain IAT Level II certification (Security+, SSCP, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CND, or GICSP) within 12 months of employment start date
• Proficiency with Git version control
• Experience with front-end technologies: React, HTML, CSS
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with greenfield application deployment and initial infrastructure spin-up (standing up new applications from scratch)
• Experience with Continuous Monitoring and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes
• Application security experience, including implementation of security controls, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and compliance requirements (FedRAMP, DoD IL4/IL5)
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (Trello, Jira, Confluence)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of API development and RESTful service design

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a cloud-native database in a classified DoD environment used for tracking and assignment measures.
• Lead or support initial application deployment and infrastructure spin-up activities, including environment configuration and security hardening.
• Assist the government customer in developing milestone schedules, integrating multiple development stages, performing schedule risk analysis, building projections of schedule outcomes, and developing reports or presentations.
• Work within a cross-functional team to integrate development activities into achievable project milestones.
• Communicate findings to management and stakeholders through briefings, written reports, and verbal presentations.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical guidance.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements with detailed technical documentation.
• Implement and maintain database security protocols, backup procedures, and disaster recovery processes.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, design patterns, and optimization
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to work directly with stakeholders.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees