Software Engineer (Top Secret eligible)

KBR • Arlington, VA

330d

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 searching for a Software Engineer in Alexandria, VA at the Mark Center to provide direct engineering support to the official Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E) and Engineering Prototyping and Experimentation Mission Directorate. The position is primarily telework (currently) going into the office on a case-by-case basis, approximately 3-5 times a month.

Requirements

• 15 years' of progressively responsible Software Engineering experience.
• Excellent knowledge of database technology (e.g. SQL, No SQL, etc.).
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework.
• Experience with test-driven development.
• Proficiency in software engineering tools.
• Experience in/familiarity with DevOps or DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in/familiarity with cloud native applications and microservices.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Database Design, Data Modeling, Schema Design, and SQL Database are 'Preferred'.
• Erwin, No-SQL, Graph Databases, Neo4j, and Database Optimization are 'Nice to Have'.
• RESTful API, API Development, and Swagger are 'Core'.
• OpenAPI, API Integration, and Postman are 'Preferred'.
• FastAPI, SDK Development, and GraphQL are 'Nice to Have'.
• Java, Flask, Jinja2, Full Stack, and Backend Development are 'Preferred'.
• Web Frameworks, Frontend Development, React, Angular, Express, and Node.js are 'Nice to Have'.
• Data Science and Data Pipelines are 'Preferred'.
• Machine Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-Learn are 'Nice to Have'.
• Scripting & Automation, Agile and DevOps Practices to include Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing are 'Preferred'.

Responsibilities

• Assess user and system requirements and recommend the best overall system architecture.
• Assist in the design of the overall system and formulate system specifications in accordance with applicable standards.
• Work with the site software engineering team to ensure that user requirements and specifications are met in the design of software systems.
• Design, code, install, and maintain systems.
• Establish test requirements, plans, and execute testing to verify system design and performance.
• Ensure system maintenance and maintain adequate software systems documentation.
• Prepare software system architectures and models to specify in detail operations to be performed by computer software.
• Provide support for presentation, briefing, chart, and other office documentation.
• Continually assess the performance of software engineer teams, using an agile approach.

Benefits

• Innovative Projects: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborative Environment: Fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in successfully getting mission capability on orbit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree