kbr

Software Architect

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At a Glance

Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Employment
Full time
Compensation
the future of space defense. $127,000 - $159,000 in El Segundo and $116,000-$1
Posted
2026-03-31

Key Requirements

Required Skills

CI/CDExcelGitJavaKafkaKubernetesMicrosoft OfficePowerPointTerraformTypeScript

Certifications

  • SAFe

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Government

Requirements

Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for long‑term success.

Adopt and explore emerging AI‑assisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality

Demonstrated experience designing and delivering large‑scale, production‑ready systems

Strong cloud and Kubernetes expertise, including ecosystem tooling and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)

Familiarity with GitOps, secure system design, supply‑chain security, and air‑gapped environments

Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

Design and implement high‑quality software while maintaining architectural integrity across the stack.

Lead architectural decision‑making, setting technical direction and balancing key trade‑offs.

Own solutions end‑to‑end, from design through deployment and long‑term stewardship.

Collaborate closely within a small, high‑impact team and contribute to shared delivery.

Shape foundational architecture and establish best practices for long‑term success.

Adopt and explore emerging AI‑assisted development tools to enhance delivery and quality