Software Development Engineer

Job Description
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos has an opportunity for a
Full Stack Developer
to support integration command and control project and development of mission applications for the US Air Force. This includes the integration of many COTs products into a single user interface. The successful candidate will be part of a team that acquires a solid understanding of customer needs, environment, and users, and develops solutions for demonstration and delivery. Kratos utilizes an agile approach to development, seeking stakeholder involvement and feedback in iterative inspect-adapt cycles..

Job Duties

• Turn requirements in to deployment-quality code
• Implement microservices process and serve near-real-time data to web-based clients.
• Consume and visualize JSON data exposed by the back-end team.
• Docker-based application deployment.
• Utilize CI/CD and configuration management best practices
• Participate in code reviews
• Participate in architectural discussions and influence technical decisions
• Participate in code reviews
• Coordinate with cross-functional team members to accomplish project objectives
• Participate in Agile meetings and activities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience And Skills

• BS or MS Degree in CS, CE, or EE with software design, engineering and development skills, including familiarity with modern software development practices and tools
• Requires 5-7 years of software development experience
• Proficiency developing with C/C++ and/or Java
• Proficiency with git
• Team player and capable of working in a fast-pasted, team environment
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience with Agile Methodologies
• Experience with
• Experience with Material UI
• Experience with

The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
*Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000*
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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