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KBR, Inc. · 12 hours ago

Junior Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$84K/yr - $104K/yr

1+ years exp

KBR is a company that provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the intelligence and national security communities. The Junior Software Engineer will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities for the US Space Force, analyzing and developing software prototypes, participating in the software development lifecycle, and creating user interfaces for efficient data management.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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

Qualification

PythonJavaGoSoftware Development LifecycleMicroservices ArchitecturePostgreSQLMySQLGitLabJavascript FrameworksJiraConfluenceAgile MethodologiesDockerAWSAzureKubernetesOrganization CapabilityResearch PassionProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsContinuous Learning

Required

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position

Experience and Education: 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

Strong experience in one or more of the following: Python, Java, or Go

Familiarity with web applications with microservices architecture

Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others

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 learning and adopting new technologies

Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities

Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills

Preferred

Familiarity with Javascript frameworks such as Angular or React

Knowledge and experience in Jira and Confluence

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

Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure, and Kubernetes for containerization, cloud services, and orchestration

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees