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KBR

Mid-Level Software Developer

$110,000 to $165,000 a year

  • Carlsbad, California

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About the role

Title: Mid-Level Software Developer

KBR is seeking a

Mid-Level Software Engineer/Application Developer in

Carlsbad, CA, for long-term employment to develop breakthrough products and innovative software applications for government and commercial customers. As a software engineer, you work individually or on a small team developing software to work geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and motion GEOINT, including electro-optical (EO; visible spectrum) and infrared (IR) imagery, imagery intelligence (IMINT), geospatial information, full motion video (FMV), moving target indication (MTI), wide area motion imagery (WAMI), hyperspectral imagery (HIS), and light detection and ranging (LIDAR). Many of our projects have an immediate impact on national security leaders' decision-making options. We need engineers who can work with full-stack development teams and handle all aspects of feature development. Hybrid work environment available, but work is primarily performed at our Carlsbad office.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with a team lead to define software requirements

Design & develop system software for our customers

Explore new areas or program in new languages to deliver a complete product

Support on-site meetings and deliveries to customers

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve customer and company goals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Clearance & Citizenship: MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.
  • Must have a Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of software development, and object-oriented design and programming, including design, coding, and testing experience
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Technical Acumen: Experience with Web Services and JavaScript (e.g., ReactJS)

Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, and C/C++

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Postgres and MySQL

AWS and Azure experience

Familiarity with Agile and/or DevSecOps procedures

Security+ or CISSP certification

  • Software Tester / Quality Assurance Specialist (with >2 years of experience in software testing and >1 year of experience in software quality assurance).
  • DevOps Engineer (with >4 years of experience in configuration control, testing, security, automation, containerization, orchestration, and cloud services open source technologies)
  • Contractor Product Owner (with >2 years of experience in software management and managing a backlog of requirements)
  • Additional Notes: The selected applicant may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 hours/week

Basic Compensation

$110,000-$165,000. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, 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.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

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