Software Engineer - Kubernetes

Overview At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Knack Works, a subsidiary of Jacobs, was created to address the demand for cutting‑edge development environments within the intelligence community. Knack Works is focused on providing scalable, automated solutions that enable our customers to perform their national security missions in an ever‑changing environment of new technologies and evolving threats. Our flagship product, the ‘Knack Stack’, introduces flexible and automated hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service for cloud‑agnostic deployments and automation. It’s designed to automate data management and security. We are seeking a Software Engineer passionate about formulating new solutions, to join our on‑site team in Northern Virginia. We live a team‑driven approach towards growth and innovations in a culture that fosters collaboration and camaraderie. Qualifications Must work onsite in Chantilly, VA. U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps (AWS), strong experience in Kubernetes. Solid experience with Go (or similar language), proficient in Python, Java. Apply knowledge of software engineering and best practices for full software development life cycle. Familiarity with coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing. Ability to design, build, test, and deploy within cloud technologies and on‑prem technologies using DevOps techniques. Knowledge of DevOps/CI/CD tools and benefits. Responsibilities In this role, you will interface with microservices and event‑driven architectures, collaborate with other engineers to design and implement features, mentor less experienced software engineers, and proactively make recommendations where manual processes can be automated. You will also work with ticketing to create, manage, and close‑out development requirements, and work with open source and cloud‑native application solutions. Additional Skills Experience working with both cloud (AWS, Azure, or others) and on‑premise solutions. Experience with ticketing to create, manage, and close‑out development requirements. Proactive recommendation of automation solutions. Experience with open source and cloud native application. Knowledge of relational database and storage fundamentals. DevOps experience, including version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration with tools such as GitLab. Self‑starter with strong innovative and analytical ability. Benefits & Compensation Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a Profit‑Sharing Plan (PSP). Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan, and certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. Salary: $135,000–$175,000. Additional factors include work location and relevant experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role. #J-18808-Ljbffr