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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Engineer - **Company:** KBR Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,400.0 - $215,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, MongoDB, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Program Design Languages, Fortify (Software), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Services, Enterprise Data Management, ReactJS, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Engineering Base, Docker - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://kbr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/KBR_Careers/job/Chantilly-Virginia/Sr-Software-Engineer_R2128474 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline. * DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher: (CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CCNA OR SSCP) * 10+ years of experience in software development, object-oriented design, architecture, coding, and testing, with substantial experience implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD automation, containerization, orchestration, configuration management, security, and cloud technologies. * Experience with Web Services and JavaScript (e.g., ReactJS). * Container based application development experience. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve customer and company goals. * Supervisory experience for a team of engineers. * Hands-on experience with Java, C/C++, and/or Python. Desired Qualifications: * Master's of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. * Experience with Postgres and MySQL, MongoDB. * Experience with AWS and Azure. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes. * Experience with Fortify, CodeDx, Trellix. * Familiarity with Agile and/or DevSecOps procedures. * Contractor Product Owner (with >10 years of experience in software management and managing a backlog of requirements). * Experience with Neural Networks/Machine Learning. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together ## Description KBR is looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our team and provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) support for the Intelligence Community Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED). GED plays a critical role in enabling the Intelligence Community Customer to plan and execute intelligence-gathering missions, transforming collected data into useful information for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) users. In this role, you will have the chance to design, develop, test, and deliver products that support our customers' advanced systems. In support of GED Front Office, Chief Architect, Integrated Intelligence Program Office, Advanced Ground Office, and Enterprise Data Applications and Platforms. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams focused on hardware, software, system integration, and data analysis to help achieve important missions and meet requirements. This is a contingent position based upon contract award Primary Responsibilities: * Perform all activities associated with the design, development, implementation, maintenance, configuration management and quality control of software for scientific/engineering applications. * Define system and software requirements and obtain customer approval. * Analyze customer requirements and translate them into a design. * Create prototypes. * Implement Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with your teams. * Identify potential roadblocks and develop software solutions where the solution is not always well defined. * Work to improve performance metrics through critical planning and execution of development tasks. * Respond to and resolves software discrepancies against documented requirements * Work with a team to define software requirements. * Generate program design language and code based on department standards. * Design, develop, test, and deploy software systems for our customers. * Determine software maintainability and overall adherence to user requirements on department standards. * Generate/update documents defining software product baselines. * Explore new areas or program in new languages to deliver a complete product. * Support on-site meetings and deliveries to customers. * Lead junior engineers. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)