Entry Level Software Developer

Title

Entry Level Software Developer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The successful entry level candidate will be part of the KBR team supporting the Test Resource Management Center's (TRMC) Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability JMETC User Support Teams at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Arizona. The successful candidate will be required to accomplish several months of training on the use of TENA Software along with assigned software development tasks in support of the development and maintenance of JMETC and other TENA-based tools and adaptors. Other duties include: documenting, managing configuration, testing, analysis and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications and frameworks involved within an agile software release life cycle and resulting in a software product. The successful candidate will be expected to utilize the TENA Framework and Build System and follow processes that ensure high quality software is delivered for weapons testing on YPG.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field, and no prior experience. Advanced degrees will be considered a bonus.

• Previous experience will be considered a bonus.

• We are looking for someone that is always inquisitive, has a reputation for producing quality Software, has the skills to derive Software requirements and wants to continue to learn and work with our team.

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Proficiency using C++, C#, and/or Java languages or similar languages

• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows environments.

• Proficiency with web application technologies, such as JBoss, Apache Tomcat, etc.

• Knowledge of Object Oriented (OO) Design & Development including the use of software design patterns

• Experience with Agile Development methodologies including use of version control systems (e.g., Git), issue/problem tracking systems (e.g., Jira), team collaboration software (e.g., Confluence), and continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins).

• The Software Engineer must have the ability to work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are desired, as the Software Developer will be in frequent contact with both a project technical lead, and be taking direction from various government leads.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The preferred candidate will have experience working in government/defense labs and their computing restrictions.

• Knowledge of Distributed Testing and Training

• Knowledge of the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC).

• Experience working with Test and Training Range instrumentation and environment.

• Experience working with major DoD Acquisition programs such as Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) or Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

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.