Secret Software Engineer

Post Date

Apr 13, 2026

Location

Hunter Mill,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20191
US
Jun 14, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

BAL-d6b53dec-a5b0-4646-a313-c0041dd16b6c

Pay Rate

$57 - $71 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a clearable Software Engineer to work independently within a collaborative, Agile/Scrum development environment to design, develop, and enhance software solutions supporting a large government program.

This role requires building optimized, scalable, and high‑performance code, as well as creating and maintaining software build environments. The engineer will play a key role in planning and executing software releases in alignment with stakeholder expectations, program schedules, and budget constraints, while actively tracking work and progress within Atlassian project management tools.

In addition, the Senior Software Engineer will follow established Iridium processes for change control, prioritization, risk management, commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) management, and build and test deployments. The role involves contributing advanced technical expertise to process and procedure documentation, clearly communicating technical concepts through written materials and briefings, and responding to stakeholder inquiries within scope. Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work autonomously while supporting cross‑functional teams are essential for success in this position.

Compensation: $55-70/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, or other engineering disciplines
• 8+ years software programming experience
• Python and Java experience
• Linux based environments and bash shell scripting
RESTful / HTTP / ELK or similar / WebSockets
• SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL based DBs (e.g., Mongo)
• Coding experience on Agile based teams
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain robust unit and integration tests, and to contribute effectively at every stage of the software development lifecycle

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.