KBR
CloudSoftwareEngineer
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“Cloud Software Engineer at KBR. Skills: Cloud software engineering, AWS, Kubernetes, DevOps. Design cloud-native applications on AWS. Develop cloud-native applications on AWS”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues; Resolve issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience working with AWS, Hands-on experience with Docker, Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (Amazon EKS), Hands-on experience with Knative, Hands-on experience with Helm, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with DevOps/GitOps tools, Solid understanding of microservices architecture, Solid understanding of distributed systems, Experience building cloud-native applications, Experience deploying cloud-native applications
Nice to Have
Programming experience in Python, Programming experience in JavaScript / TypeScript, Experience with Flask, Experience with Node.js, Experience with React, Experience with Next.js, Database experience with PostgreSQL, Database experience with SQL, Database experience with SQLAlchemy, Familiarity with API development, Familiarity with RESTful services, Familiarity with backend design patterns
What You'll Do.
Design cloud-native applications on AWS
Develop cloud-native applications on AWS
Deploy cloud-native applications on AWS
Build containerized workloads using Docker
Manage containerized workloads using Docker
Build containerized workloads using Kubernetes (EKS)
Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes (EKS)
Implement serverless architectures
Implement event-driven architectures using Knative
Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Develop GitOps practices using Argo CD
Maintain GitOps practices using Argo CD
Package applications using Helm charts
Deploy applications using Helm charts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Deliver scalable software solutions
Deliver resilient software solutions
Optimize application performance
Optimize application scalability
Optimize application reliability
Ensure adherence to security best practices
Ensure adherence to monitoring best practices
Ensure adherence to observability best practices
Troubleshoot issues across distributed systems
Troubleshoot issues across microservices
Resolve issues across distributed systems
Resolve issues across microservices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
DevOps, GitOps
Full Job Description
**Title:** Cloud Software Engineer KBR’s 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 country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s 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, mon
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