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Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role - protecting our national security.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\nKBR is seeking a Principal Software Architect and Development Lead to serve as the software discipline lead for engineering and development activities.\nProvide technical leadership and architectural oversight for software products, IR&D projects, and innovation initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead development teams in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of modern software solutions.\nDefine and maintain software architecture standards and best practices.\nLead AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.\nConduct architecture reviews and code reviews while enforcing software quality standards.\nMentor software engineers and provide technical guidance across programs.\nSupport hiring activities including interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and workforce development.\nPartner with leadership to develop and execute software strategy and technology roadmaps.\nCollaborate with customers, program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver mission-focused software capabilities.\nWork Environment:\nLocation: Remote, Willing to travel 1-3 times per quarter\nTravel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%\nWorking Hours: Standard\nRequired Qualifications:\nClearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline\n15+ years of software engineering experience\nExperience leading software development teams or engineering organizations\nExpertise architecting complex cloud-based and distributed software systems\nProficiency in Python\nExperience with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps methodologies\nExperience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies\nExperience with database technologies\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)\nStartup company experience\nAWS and AWS GovCloud expertise\nKubernetes experience\nKnowledge of FedRAMP and NIST frameworks\nActive Secret security clearance\nExperience supporting DoD or federal government customers\nReady to Make a Difference?\nIf you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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 team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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