Senior Software Developer

KBR • Greenbelt, MD

136d • $122,500 - $183,800

About The Position

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Developer to support NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Evolution and Development 3 (EED-3) contract. KBR is a subcontractor on RTX's EED-3 team to provide Earth scientists and others access to data from NASA's Earth Science missions. The candidate will work in a fast-paced Agile development environment performing operations, design, and development for the NASA Earthdata Search Client (EDSC) and Common Metadata Repository (CMR). As a member of the EED-3 team, the software developer will build and support innovative tools allowing scientists and students alike to discover, transform, update, and improve the quality of earth science data in the pursuit of solving a wide range of environmental and socio-economic issues. This includes leading the deployment of product updates, identifying production issues and constructing scalable architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering or computer science.
• At least 6 years of software engineering experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of git.
• 3+ years of experience building and utilizing Rest or GraphQL APIs.
• 3-5 years working on SPAs (single page applications) within serverless environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Strong problem-solving, technical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of geospatial data formats and standards (e.g., GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile).
• Familiarity with GIS software and tools (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).
• Knowledge of cloud native file formats.
• Ability to work with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
• Experience with full life cycle Software design and development on large/complex n-tier client/server applications.
• AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Evolution and Development 3 (EED-3) contract.
• Work in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
• Perform operations, design, and development for the NASA Earthdata Search Client (EDSC) and Common Metadata Repository (CMR).
• Build and support innovative tools for scientists and students to discover and improve earth science data.
• Lead the deployment of product updates.
• Identify production issues and construct scalable architecture.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Support for career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees