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KBRs Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.KBR is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to add to its high performing Software Development team currently supporting the Defense Health Agency. This is a great position for someone looking to work with a team to produce high performance cloud-based web applications to benefit active-duty military, veterans and their dependents within the TRICARE Benefit program. This is a small yet highly productive team that works well for self-motivated individuals who enjoy the demands required for successful software development in a cloud-based environment.

Job Summary:

The candidate shall provide technical expertise to design, build, and lead others in creating high performance application components for cloud-based web applications within the Defense Health Agency environment. Design responsibilities will include interfacing with the client directly to obtain priorities which are then used to populate and manage an Agile Development backlog. Once the backlog has been curated, the candidate will be expected to lead daily standup meetings and bi-weekly sprint planning sessions to help the rest of the team understand their tasks for the sprint. The candidate will be expected to contribute with development efforts during the sprint when able, writing clean and efficient code using Microsoft Blazor, C#, and .NET Core.

This position requires outstanding communication and technical skills as there will be time when you will be dealing with a very technical team of Software Developers as well as requirements or business discussions with non-technical Points of Contact.

Roles and Responsibilities:

A successful candidate can expect the following responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable and high-performance application components
• Develop and execute automated unit and integration tests to ensure application reliability
• Maintain comprehensive project coding standards and best practices
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to better the Teams overall code production and produce a better software product
• Manage system documentation to support Development tasks, Quality Assurance tasks, and assist in DISA RMF Risk Assessment efforts
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance personnel to validate application functionality
• Coordinate and Manage PaaS and DBaaS Cloud Platforms utilized by the Development Team to maintain the existing Production and Pre-production environments
• Maintain the Application and Cloud Platform security posture through tracking IAVM patches and mitigations, providing STIG assessments to invested parties on a quarterly basis, and developing Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) entries for any cybersecurity gaps that have been identified

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of related work experience. In lieu of a degree, and addition 8 years of experience can be substituted.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent within 90 days of offer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Blazor, C#, and .NET Core experience
• GitHub experience
• Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL experience
• Automated Testing tool experience with focuses on Unit and Acceptance testing
• Working knowledge of Agile Development processes and reasons behind different methodologies
• Independent Problem-Solving skills
• Ability to work with a team containing technical and non-technical members.
• Both Technical and Non-Technical communication skills
• Understanding of the DISA RMF Process and the Defense Health Agencys eMASS implementation
• PaaS and DBaaS Cloud Platform development and deployments experience

Location

• Remote

Compensation: $136,000.00 - $204,000.00. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

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 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.

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