Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer

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Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer

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Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

Join us at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center and help shape the future of Earth science data systems. As part of our mission-driven team, you'll contribute to projects that make a global impact, supporting research, innovation, and technology that empower scientists and decision-makers worldwide.

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. The successful candidate will help develop, maintain, and modernize cloud-native applications, workflow automation services, and operational software systems supporting Earth observation missions.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Help modernize mission-critical Earth science processing infrastructure
• Build cloud-native systems using modern orchestration technologies
• Work with Kubernetes, workflow automation, and AWS cloud services
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, cloud architects, and scientists
• Support systems that enable worldwide access to decades of Earth observation data
• Work in an innovative environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement

Core Responsibilities

As a Cloud & Workflow Automation Engineer, you will independently execute engineering tasks and contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.

• 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
• Develop software that interfaces with PostgreSQL databases
• Troubleshoot workflow, orchestration, infrastructure, and application issues
• Participate in software planning, design reviews, and technical discussions
• 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

Required Skills

• Strong Python development experience
• Strong Bash scripting expertise
• Kubernetes administration and application deployment experience
• Experience developing and supporting Argo Workflows
• PostgreSQL database experience, queries and writing software to interact with databases
• Linux/Unix expertise
• Experience with Git-based source control management
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and implementation
• Strong troubleshooting and systems integration skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a highly skilled technical team

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

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

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

KBR 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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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.