Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Engineer

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in networked programming using Java
  • B.A. or B.S. in computer science or equivalent
  • Experience developing unit tests with tools like SonarQube
  • General knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Understanding of web-based technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Experience with build pipeline automation using tools such as Bamboo
  • Basic cloud knowledge with AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with SAFe Agile environments and Atlassian tools like Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

  • Develop software applications for Service, Network, and Device management products
  • Participate in agile sprint planning and decompose user stories into engineering tasks
  • Provide accurate time estimates for engineering tasks
  • Develop automated tests for software applications
  • Document development work comprehensively
  • Work effectively within a fast-paced engineering team
  • Adapt to full stack responsibilities with a focus on RESTful client and server development

Benefits

  • 15% domestic travel required, typically 3-5 days per assignment
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Growth opportunities in a fast-paced engineering sector
  • Access to cutting-edge development technologies
  • Collaboration within a dynamic team context
Full Job Description
Kratos Space in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a team-oriented Software Engineer to build software applications for our Service, Network and Device management products. We are looking for a self-sufficient software engineer who can work productively within a fast-paced engineering team. A good candidate will have the adaptability to work full stack but primarily focusing on RESTful client and server development.

Experience in Agile software development methodologies is preferred. Applicant must be able to decompose user stories into engineering tasks and provide accurate time estimates. They will participate in agile sprint planning as well as develop automated tests and initial documentation of development work.

15% domestic travel may be required for this position; typical travel assignments would be 3-5 days.

  • 5-7 years' experience in networked programming using Java
  • Minimum education level needed: B.A. or B.S. in computer science, or equivalent
  • Experience developing unit tests with tools such as SonarQube or other code coverage tools
  • General knowledge with Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher
  • Basic understanding of web-based technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScirpt)
  • Build pipeline automation and packaging using tools such as Bamboo
  • General cloud knowledge with AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with working in a SAFe Agile environment using Atlassian suite of tools such as Jira and Confluence or other similar collaboration tools

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Expert software development experience in Java
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • PostgreSQL
  • QuestDB
  • Recent experience with Angular

#LI-Hybrid

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $115,000-$145,000

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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