Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Title

Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer

This team is under the Air Force TENCAP efforts, where we have many teams tackling a wide variety of problems. AF TENCAP exploits National space, cyber and intelligence capabilities to deliver rapid, cost-dominant, and innovative warfighting solutions across the full spectrum of Air Force and Joint military missions. AF TENCAP is a Congressionally mandated rapid acquisition organization supporting tactical and operational warfighters and serves as the Air Force executive agent for the Military Exploitation of Reconnaissance and Intelligence Technologies (MERIT) program. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AF TENCAP collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

This will be on a small software team developing high-quality prototypes in support of the nation's defense. We build reliable software systems using sound engineering, analysis, and research.

Come join a team based in Colorado Springs, CO, committed to applying sound engineering and iterative improvement to produce high-quality products for our customers.

Work Location

Full-Time Remote. Occasional travel may be required.

Security Clearance

Must be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.

Job Responsibilities

Be an integral part of a learning collaborative teamTackling rapid prototyping, integration, and ongoing development efforts tailoring the solution to each project's needProvide mentorship, practical experience, and participate in setting technical direction

Job Qualifications

1+ years of experience in software engineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience with web client developmentExperience with Web UI systems such as React, Elm, SvelteExperience with Full Stack frameworks, such as Next, .Net, PhoenixExperience using the Git version control systemStrong communication skills, both written and verbalA desire for learning and self-improvement in technical and soft skillsYou would describe your experience as broad, if not deep

Desirable Experience

3-6 years of experience in full-stack software developmentInterfacing with database systems especially relational and geospatial databases (postgresql, mariadb, postgis, arcgis)Familiar with legacy and modern software design patternsExperience with backend programming languages such as Elixir, Go, Java, C++, …Designing, Debugging, profiling, and optimizing complex systems (multi-threaded, distributed, clustered)Using and configuring CI/CD pipelines in systems like GitLab, Bamboo, and Argo CDContainer based development, Kubernetes orchestration and deploymentExperience in real time, collaborative, high concurrency systemsFamiliarity with existing works on quality and productivity like Dr. Deming's Research, The DevOps Handbook, DORA's State of DevOps Report, Accelerate, and PeoplewareExperience with offline capable web client development

Basic Compensation: $85,155 - $127,680

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

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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