Title:

Software Engineer

The KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, specifically on the Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) HOPE contract.

Air Force TENCAP exploits National space, cyber, and intelligence capabilities to deliver rapid, cost-dominant, and innovative warfighting solutions across the full spectrum of Air Force and Joint military missions. AF TENCAP is a Congressionally mandated rapid acquisition organization supporting tactical and operational warfighters and serves as the Air Force executive agent for the Military Exploitation of Reconnaissance and Intelligence Technologies (MERIT) program. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AF TENCAP collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

We are looking for innovative, creative, and highly motivated individuals to support the design and management of various databases. Specifically, the implementation and configuration of structured and unstructured databases for big data analytics within a government enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for learning, the drive to innovate, and a humble attitude. You will work cutting edge projects, solving problems that most aren't even aware exist.

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Work Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or Remote

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a TS SCI SI/TK clearance

Required Experience and Education:BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, React, and deck.gl for front-end development and data visualization.

• Experience with Python, R, or JAVA

• Experience with Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration

• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, AWS S3, and developing RESTful APIs using Django and Flask frameworks

• Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies

• Proficient in using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration

• Experienced in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management

• Passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

• Ability to work independently to research and solve customer pain points

• High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt to new challenges, and the resiliency to overcome short-term hurdles by staying focused on the team's deliverables

  Basic Compensation: $106,050k - $140k

  The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s 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 sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

  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.