Principal Software Architect and Development Lead

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Principal Software Architect and Development Lead

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

KBR is seeking a Principal Software Architect and Development Lead to serve as the software discipline lead for engineering and development activities.Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for software products, IR&D projects, and innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development teams in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of modern software solutions.

• Define and maintain software architecture standards and best practices.

• Lead AI/ML, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Conduct architecture reviews and code reviews while enforcing software quality standards.

• Mentor software engineers and provide technical guidance across programs.

• Support hiring activities including interviewing, candidate selection, onboarding, and workforce development.

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute software strategy and technology roadmaps.

• Collaborate with customers, program managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver mission-focused software capabilities.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote, Willing to travel 1-3 times per quarter

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline15+ years of software engineering experienceExperience leading software development teams or engineering organizationsExpertise architecting complex cloud-based and distributed software systemsProficiency in PythonExperience with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps methodologiesExperience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologiesExperience with database technologies

Desired Qualifications:

Experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Startup company experienceAWS and AWS GovCloud expertiseKubernetes experienceKnowledge of FedRAMP and NIST frameworksActive Secret security clearanceExperience supporting DoD or federal government customers

Ready to Make a Difference?

If 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.

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.