Full Stack Software Engineer (DevOps Focus)

KBR, Inc.•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position involves working on cutting-edge projects supporting the Department of the Air Force’s most mission-critical operations, focusing on open-source development, DevSecOps with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Zarf, and API management and database design. The work contributes to systems for a modeling and simulation SaaS platform that revolutionizes military research and development. The team operates in a dynamic, mission-driven environment using Agile methodologies and secure development practices, emphasizing open communication and collaboration. The role directly supports the Department of the Air Force in advancing defense technology by providing access to compute power, modeling and simulation tools, and data sharing capabilities.

Requirements

Ability to learn complex software ecosystems and rapidly become proficient in new platforms and technologies.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
1–5 years of professional software development experience.
Experience with one or more typed programming languages: GoLang, C# (modern cross-platform .NET), Typescript, Java
Experience developing modern web applications using: React, TypeScript, JavaScript
Experience with REST APIs and microservice architectures.
Experience using Git-based source control systems.
Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts such as pods, services, ingress, namespaces, and deployments.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tooling.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and deploying containerized applications in Kubernetes
Experience with AuthN/AuthZ , OIDC, JWTs, and RBAC/ABAC
Experience with performance-based tuning, API gateways, and load balancing
Experience with common DevOps tools such as Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD
Experience deploying and troubleshooting applications in cloud-native environments.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Exposure to Platform One, Big Bang, Iron Bank, or UDS environments.
Understanding of software factory concepts and secure software delivery.
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or government software programs.
Interest in platform engineering and cloud-native infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack software applications supporting GEMSTONE platform capabilities.
Develop backend services using modern programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java that will interface with a React frontend.
Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of applications running on Kubernetes and Istio-based platforms.
Contribute to GitOps-based deployment workflows using technologies such as ArgoCD, Helm, and Kustomize.
Assist in implementing platform services including authentication, messaging, data storage, and observability solutions.
Assist in onboarding and operating applications within UDS and GEMSTONE Platform environments.
Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and service integrations.
Support configuration and troubleshooting of containerized applications.
Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automation activities.
Implement secure software development practices and cybersecurity requirements.
Work closely with DevSecOps engineers, platform engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders.
Contribute to infrastructure automation, GitOps workflows, and deployment documentation.
Participate in Agile software development activities, code reviews, sprint planning, and demonstrations.