KBR provides engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Jr Software Developer will develop secure cloud-based cluster and application lifecycles, containerization solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps automation while supporting scalable and efficient DevSecOps operations.
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, Next.js Express, Node.js 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
Qualification
Required
**Secret** Clearance or above
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a Related field
2 years' experience developing web based applications
2 years' experience with Kubernetes or Docker
Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Material UI, TypeScript, React
Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
Networking experience
Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab CI and ArgoCD
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, AWS S3, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
Experience with Integration Testing
Experience with Unit Testing tools Vitest, Jest, Cypress or Playwright
Experience with Test Driven Development
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
Preferred
Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
Experience with Big Data
Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
Experience with Ansible, Maven, Gradle
Experience with Vue.Js and Angular
Benefits
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.
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
