Junior Software Developer

About Kbr

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Job Summary

The Junior Software Developer will work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang 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 tasks.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Must reside in the Colorado Springs area.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• 1-2 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• 1-2 years developing web-based applications.
• Familiar with AWS and cloud technologies.
• Good grasp of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Vue.Js, Angular and/or React.
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, PowerShell.