Mid Software Developer

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement containerization solutions using Kubernetes or Docker. A key aspect of your role will involve building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a smooth, secure software update process. Additionally, you will apply GitOps principles for software delivery automation, ensuring that systems are both efficient and secure. Your work will support the organization's goals of enhancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission-critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations. Collaborative Environment: Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW. Impactful Work: Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Requirements

Secret Security Clearance or above
5 years experience developing web based applications
5 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker
Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Material UI, TypeScript, React
Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
Networking experience
Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab CI and ArgoCD
Strong problem-solving skills
Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
Experience with Unit/Integration Testing
Experience with Unit Testing tools Jest, Cypress or Playwright
Experience with Test Driven Development
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code

Nice To Haves

Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
Experience with Big Data
Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
Experience working in AWS and cloud technologies
Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
Experience with Vue.Js and Angular

Responsibilities

Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality.
Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.
Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.
Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.
Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task
Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture.
Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications.
Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC