Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer

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Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team youll contribute to projects that make a global impact supporting research innovation and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.

KBR is seeking a Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer in Sioux Falls SD to support the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center. This is a full-time onsite position requiring consistent in-person collaboration with team members scientists and mission partners.

This position supports the General Processing Control System the platform responsible for orchestrating mission-critical workflows and operational services that enable Landsat data processing. The successful candidate will help develop maintain and modernize cloud-native applications workflow automation services and operational software systems supporting Earth observation missions.

• Help modernize mission-critical Earth science processing infrastructure
• Build cloud-native systems using modern orchestration technologies
• Work with Kubernetes workflow automation and AWS cloud services
• Collaborate with experienced engineers cloud architects and scientists
• Support systems that enable worldwide access to decades of Earth observation data
• Work in an innovative environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement

As a Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer you will independently execute engineering tasks and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Design develop and maintain workflow automation and orchestration services
• Develop and support production applications using Python and Bash scripting
• Design deploy and maintain Argo Workflows operating within Kubernetes environments
• Develop and support cloud-native applications and services
• Build and enhance operational user interfaces using Angular TypeScript and JavaScript
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation initiatives
• Develop software that interfaces with PostgreSQL databases
• Troubleshoot workflow orchestration infrastructure and application issues
• Participate in software planning design reviews and technical discussions
• Develop execute and document testing activities
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers Software Engineers DevOps practitioners and mission stakeholders

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Systems or a related technical discipline.

• Seven or more years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience developing and maintaining Python-based applications
• Experience working in Kubernetes environments
• Experience supporting cloud-native systems and deployment pipelines
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments

• Strong Python development experience
• Strong Bash scripting expertise
• Kubernetes administration and application deployment experience
• Experience developing and supporting Argo Workflows
• PostgreSQL database experience queries and writing software to interact with databases
• Linux/Unix expertise
• Experience with Git-based source control management
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and implementation
• Strong troubleshooting and systems integration skills
• Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a highly skilled technical team

• Angular development experience
• TypeScript and JavaScript expertise
• AWS cloud experience
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Infrastructure as Code experience
• DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices
• Scientific geospatial or mission-critical operational systems experience
• Experience with AI-assisted software development and documentation tools

• Three years of continuous residency in the United States for issuance of a Government Security credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

KBR Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K 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.

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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.