Junior Software Engineer

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. The Junior Software Engineer will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities for the US Space Force, contributing to the development of space communication systems. 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 Skills Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position 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 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 Overview 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. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Houston, TX, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is