Hybrid Software Architect

at KBR, Inc.

• Job title: Software Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $127,000 - $159,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Ansible, Cloud, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, TypeScript, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, El Segundo, United States

About the role

• Software Architect designing and implementing high-quality software for KBR’s national security solutions. Collaborating with a team to ensure the integration of complex space and ground communication systems.

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
• Work autonomously, showing initiative and strong problem-solving capability
• Collaborate closely within a small, high-impact team and contribute to shared delivery
• Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment with evolving 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

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent field
• 5 years of applicable experience
• 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
• Experience with messaging or event-streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)
• Broad technical capability, able to reason across the stack and make sound architectural trade-offs
• Experience with Go, TypeScript, or Java; proficiency with Git workflows, code review, and CI/CD
• Experience with AI-assisted and agentic development tools, including safe integration practices
• Effective technical communicator able to document and justify architectural decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• career advancement through professional training and development