Senior Software Developer *REMOTE* (kbr)

Job Description

Title:

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR's Defense Systems Engineering (DSE) unit provides technical solutions in systems engineering, AI, C6ISR, and missile defense for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Supporting defense modernization and national security across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, DSE ensures customer satisfaction with its expertise in scientific research, engineering, and mission operations.

Job Summary

The successful senior level candidate will be part of the KBR team supporting the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability JMETC User Support Team.  The successful candidate will be required to accomplish a few weeks of training on the use of TENA Software along with assigned software development tasks in support of the development and maintenance of JMETC and other TENA-based tools and adaptors. Other duties include: documenting, managing configuration, testing, analysis and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications and frameworks involved within an agile software release life cycle and resulting in a software product. The successful candidate will be expected to utilize the TENA Framework and Build System and follow processes that ensure high quality software.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work in Agile Software development environment with other team members and attend weekly meetings to provide status of work efforts and provide feedback to other team members. 
• In addition to development efforts,  assist in testing, doing analysis and bug fixing of developed applications as part of the Agile Process.
• Develop and Support TRMC TENA applications and adapters as well as other JMETC tools
• Develop and Support Cloud Hybrid Edge to Enterprise Test and Analysis Suite (CHEETAS) developed applications whether rest API applications, front end or back-end modules.
• Documentation of work performed using JIRA/Confluence and word
• After some training, it is expected the candidate will be the lead developer on work efforts.
• Mentor less knowledgeable employees.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15 to 20 Years of Experience
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to Obtain Secret clearance
• Potential Travel of up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work remotely
• Proficiency using SQL, Java, JavaScript, and/or similar languages
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows environments
• Experience with Agile Development methodologies including use of version control systems (e.g., Git), issue/problem tracking systems (e.g., Jira), team collaboration software (e.g., Confluence), and continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins).
• The Software Engineer must have the ability to work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are desired, as the Software Developer will be in frequent contact with both a project technical lead, and be taking direction from various government leads.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are desired, as the Software Developer will be in frequent contact with both a project technical lead, and be taking direction from various government leads.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The preferred candidate will have experience working in government/defense labs and their computing restrictions.
• The preferred candidate will have experience with containers, Kubernetes, cloud technologies such as rest API, and backend modules to support other JMETC tool suite support, testing and integration.
• Knowledge of Distributed Testing and Training
• Knowledge of the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC).
• Experience working with Test and Training Range instrumentation and environment.
• Experience working with major DoD Acquisition programs such as Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) or Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

Basic Compensation:

$138,000-173,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

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.