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KBRs 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 countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Cloud Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy modern cloud-native applications and platforms. This role will focus on developing scalable, containerized solutions leveraging AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and DevOps/GitOps practices to support high-performing, resilient systems.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and software development, along with a passion for building efficient, maintainable, and production-ready applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS
Build and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS)
Implement serverless and event-driven architectures using tools such as Knative
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitOps practices with Argo CD
Package and deploy applications using Helm charts for Kubernetes environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and resilient software solutions
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in cloud environments
Ensure adherence to best practices in security, monitoring, and observability
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed systems and microservices
Required Qualifications

Proven experience working with AWS cloud services
Strong hands-on experience with:
Docker
Kubernetes (Amazon EKS)
Knative
Helm
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps/GitOps tools, including:
GitLab
Argo CD
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications

Desired Skills

Programming experience in:
Python
JavaScript / TypeScript
Experience with frameworks and libraries such as:
Flask
Node.js
React
Next.js
Database experience with:
PostgreSQL
SQL
SQLAlchemy
Familiarity with API development, RESTful services, and backend design patterns

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 teams 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.