Senior Data Engineer

Title : Senior Data Engineer

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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.

KBR, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Engineer to join us in supporting our great nation, supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) development team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects : At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's most mission-critical objectives. The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.

Collaborative Environment : KBR fosters a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere where cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, developers, and defense experts work in unison. We practice Agile and DevOps principles, ensuring rapid iteration, continuous feedback, and integration across all projects. Our team is passionate, forward-thinking, and united by a mission-first mindset that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and problem-solving at every level.

Impactful Work : Your work here won't just be limited to software development-it will directly support the Air Force in expanding current national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

Key Responsibilities :

Design, engineer, analyze, and develop data models, and databases as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Develop Extract Transform Load pipelines

Engage with customers to better define the problem space and vision to determine capabilities and priorities for prototypes

Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications

Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL, and others

Aid algorithm and data pipeline development in Apache Nifi

Work Environment :

Location : Colorado Springs, CO - 100% Onsite

Travel Requirements : Minimal

Working Hours : Standard

Qualifications : Required :

Security Clearance : Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret / SCI security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain

Education : Bachelor's Degree in computer, information systems or related field

Advanced proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases

Experience with Apache Accumulo, Apache Hadoop

Experience with Python

Experience with Docker, AWS and / or Azure

Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi

Experience developing data tools that interface with multiple message types, such as xml, and protocol buffers (protobuf)

Ability to work independently to research and solve customer pain points

Desired :

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience with Apache Artimis, ActiveMQ, or other IoT message brokers

Working knowledge of MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011

High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with an attention to detail, a tenacity of thought, the flexibility to adapt to new challenges, and the resiliency to overcome short-term hurdles by staying focused on the team's deliverables

Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies

Proficient in using GitLab for version control, CI / CD pipelines, and collaboration

Experienced in implementing Agile Software Development methodologies for efficient and iterative project management

Passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies

Security+ Certification

Basic Compensation : $114,400 - $171,600 (For the Colorado Springs Area Only)The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and / or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation :

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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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.