Lead Software Engineer

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Washington, DC
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines for complex USAF software systems in the cloud, ensuring cybersecurity and Agile methodologies adherence.
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Lead Software Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Software Engineer to join our team supporting critical USAF software development initiatives. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing robust CI/CD pipelines for complex software systems within a cloud environment. You will work closely with development teams to implement agile methodologies and ensure seamless software delivery while adhering to stringent cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines for USAF software systems.
  • Implement and optimize build automation, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Integrate automated security tools and practices into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Collaborate with development teams to implement and optimize Agile software development methodologies.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on containerization technologies, specifically Kubernetes (K8s).
  • Design and implement solutions using a microservices architecture.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to CI/CD pipelines and software deployments.
  • Work with stakeholders to define and implement metrics to monitor and improve pipeline performance and efficiency.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in CI/CD, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

Work Environment:

  • Location: Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualification:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex software systems.
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their associated services.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, particularly Kubernetes (K8s).
  • Expertise in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

  • Experience with DoD software development processes and standards.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and practices.
  • Experience with automated security testing tools.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Ci/Cd
CloudFormation
GCP
Gitlab Ci/Cd
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Terraform
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The Company
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22,677 Employees
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What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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