Senior IT Development Lead

The Senior IT Development Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise software solutions that support business objectives and technology strategy. This role provides technical leadership across development teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with architectural standards and modern software engineering practices., Operating at the intersection of application development, architecture, and delivery leadership, the Senior IT Development Lead drives the successful execution of technology initiatives while promoting Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in the Microsoft technology stack with proven leadership experience managing development teams and enterprise application delivery., * Lead development teams in the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications.

• Serve as a technical leader responsible for application architecture, integration strategies, and adoption of development best practices.
• Drive the development and maintenance of applications, including coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and production support activities.
• Establish priorities, manage project timelines, and ensure successful delivery aligned with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Guide the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
• Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend enhancements, modernization initiatives, and new technology solutions.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, performance, and scalability of supported applications.
• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving complex technical challenges, production incidents, and system issues.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, technical specifications, solution designs, and development standards.
• Lead Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, code reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate development efforts across global teams, vendors, and technology partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and support developers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on the Microsoft technology stack.
• Proven experience leading development teams and delivering enterprise-scale applications.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum-based software delivery environments.
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving complex technical issues.

Application Development & Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with C#, .NET Framework, .NET 6/8+, and modern web application development.
• Experience developing applications using ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC) and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Knowledge of application architecture, system integration, and software development best practices.

Leadership & Core Competencies:

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and business audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blazor and modern UI frameworks.
• Experience with infrastructure automation technologies such as ARM templates or Terraform.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and containerization technologies.
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure software development standards.

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.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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 team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform. In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world's most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day. Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions. As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution. We are IT We are strategic enablers of the business, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that drive operational excellence and support enterprise growth. We partner closely with functions across the organization to modernize systems, unlock data-driven insights, and enhance the digital employee experience. Our global footprint and commitment to transformation position us at the forefront of leveraging technology to create lasting business value.