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Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer

KBR Careers · Sioux Falls, SD · Today
Full-time

Position Overview

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.

Core Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Troubleshoot workflow, orchestration, infrastructure, and application issues
  • Develop, execute, and document testing activities
  • Collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, DevOps practitioners, and mission stakeholders

Education & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience: 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.

Special Requirements

  • 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.

Desired Skills

  • 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.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K 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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