Title:
Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer
Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Jr Software Developer Astro Engineer and your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications
- Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality
- Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others
- Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles
- Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications
- Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes
- Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle
- Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
- Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task
- Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security
- Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture
- Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency
- Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications
- Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle
- Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions
- Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
- Working Hours: Standard
Qualifications:
Required:
- Clearance: Top Secret with SCI
- 2 years experience with Kubernetes or Docker
- 2 years developing web-based applications
- Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
- Good grasp of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
- Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Vue.Js, Angular and or React
- Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
- Knowledge of version control systems like Gitlab
- Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
- Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
- Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
- Experience with Unit/Integration Testing
- Experience with Test Driven Development
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
Desired:
- Familiar with AWS and cloud technologies
- Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
- Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
- Networking experience
- Basic experience with Big Data
- Expert Knowledge in automation languages like Python, GoLang, JavaScript
- Expert Knowledge in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- Knowledge of Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
Basic Compensation: $92,700 - $139,000 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
