Title:Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer
Position OverviewKBR is seeking a Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer in Sioux Falls, SD, to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring consistent, in-person collaboration with team members, scientists, and mission partners.
This position supports the General Processing Control System, the platform responsible for orchestrating mission-critical workflows and operational services that enable Landsat data processing. The successful candidate will help develop, maintain, and modernize cloud-native applications, workflow automation services, and operational software systems supporting Earth observation missions.
Why You'll Love This Role- Help modernize mission-critical Earth science processing infrastructure
- Build cloud-native systems using modern orchestration technologies
- Work with Kubernetes, workflow automation, and AWS cloud services
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, cloud architects, and scientists
- Support systems that enable worldwide access to decades of Earth observation data
- Work in an innovative environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement
Core ResponsibilitiesAs a Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer, you will independently execute engineering tasks and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Design, develop, and maintain workflow automation and orchestration services
- Develop and support production applications using Python and Bash scripting
- Design, deploy, and maintain Argo Workflows operating within Kubernetes environments
- Develop and support cloud-native applications and services
- Build and enhance operational user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, and JavaScript
- Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation initiatives
- Develop software that interfaces with PostgreSQL databases
- Troubleshoot workflow, orchestration, infrastructure, and application issues
- Participate in software planning, design reviews, and technical discussions
- Develop, execute, and document testing activities
- Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, DevOps practitioners, and mission stakeholders
Education & SkillsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
Experience- Seven or more years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience developing and maintaining Python-based applications
- Experience working in Kubernetes environments
- Experience supporting cloud-native systems and deployment pipelines
- Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
Required Skills- Strong Python development experience
- Strong Bash scripting expertise
- Kubernetes administration and application deployment experience
- Experience developing and supporting Argo Workflows
- PostgreSQL database experience, queries and writing software to interact with databases
- Linux/Unix expertise
- Experience with Git-based source control management
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and implementation
- Strong troubleshooting and systems integration skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a highly skilled technical team
Desired Skills- Angular development experience
- TypeScript and JavaScript expertise
- AWS cloud experience
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire
- Infrastructure as Code experience
- DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices
- Scientific, geospatial, or mission-critical operational systems experience
- Experience with AI-assisted software development and documentation tools
Special Requirements- Three years of continuous residency in the United States for issuance of a Government Security credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access
Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.
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.
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