Junior Software Engineer

About This Role

Join KBR's National Security Solutions team to provide high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions for US Space Force satellite communication systems, supporting national security. You will analyze and develop software prototypes, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and create intuitive user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop software prototypes and/or applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle: user story creation, design, development, automated testing, and operational support
• Create intuitive user interfaces that enable efficient data management and system oversight
• Design and develop new visualization features to meet evolving end-user requirements
• Work with complex algorithms to deliver optimized solutions for the end user
• Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of software development experience (architecture, object-oriented design, coding, testing)
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle
• Strong experience in Python, Java, or Go
• Familiarity with web applications with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Proficient in using GitLab or other Tools for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously adopting new technologies
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience
• 1-3 years of software development, including architecture, object-oriented design, coding, and testing, with strong understanding of the software development life cycle.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Javascript frameworks such as Angular or React
• Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence
• Experience in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies
• Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits