Senior Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 won’t just be limited to software development—it will directly support the Department of Defense in expanding current national capabilities.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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

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