Mid Software Engineer

KBR, Inc.

. Design, develop, and maintain software for high-velocity data stream processing systems .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,200 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for high-velocity data stream processing systems, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and adherence to Agile and DevOps principles. Proficient in Java and Python, with experience in developing data processing solutions and maintaining technical documentation.

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Java ProgrammingPython ProgrammingAgile DevelopmentTDD PrinciplesActive U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleData Processing SolutionsUnit TestingIntegration TestingVersion ControlCoding StandardsPerformance OptimizationTechnical DocumentationPrototypingCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAdaptabilityCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Collaboration ToolsMIL-STD-6016MIL-STD-3011XMLProtocol Buffers

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ Certification

Industry Keywords

National-Security MissionsAir Force Research LaboratoryDevOps Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain software for high-velocity data stream processing systems
Implement features and enhancements from requirements through delivery
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code emphasizing performance and reliability
Develop and execute unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards and best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues across development and production environments
Create prototypes and contribute to software architecture discussions
Generate and maintain technical documentation and project artifacts
Support the Air Force Research Laboratory development team and national-security missions
Practice Agile and DevOps principles with cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of professional software development experience
Experience across the full software development lifecycle
2+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language
Experience building software systems emphasizing throughput, reliability, and availability
Experience developing data processing or integration solutions supporting multiple message formats, including XML and Protocol Buffers
Experience with version control, collaboration tools, and modern software engineering practices
Active U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
Experience applying TDD principles
Agile development experience
Security+ certification
Strong curiosity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential bonuses, commissions, or other forms of additional compensation
Sign-on bonus may be offered
Relocation benefits may be offered
Short-term incentives may be offered
Long-term incentives may be offered
Discretionary payments for exceptional performance
Minimal travel
Standard working hours