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Secret Software Engineer

Post Date

Apr 27, 2026

Location

Dahlgren,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22485
US
Jun 29, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

RIC-4e6053b9-6adf-412c-beec-1456b845a026

Pay Rate

$115k - $120k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Software Engineer with strong Java development experience based in Dahlgren, VA. Candidates must hold an active or interim Secret clearance. This Software Engineer will have a minimum of 2 but preferred 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years' of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a Java codebase within complex software‑intensive environments. The Software Engineer will work across front‑end and back‑end development, including user interface components, class design, and overall code structure. This individual will collaborate in an Agile team environment supporting requirements decomposition, system modeling, code and design reviews, and writing unit tests for Java and preferably also C++ applications. The salary for this role ranges from $115,000-$120,000, based on experience.

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

• Active Secret or Interim Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 2 but preferred 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, OR 6+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong Java development, coding, and writing unit testing experience; ability to participate in code/design reviews and collaborate in an Agile development environment (pair programming, swarming)
• Experience supporting complex systems involving program development, modeling, and/or simulation
• Hands-on experience with object-oriented design and class structures and version control systems
• Experience working in Windows and/or Linux environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with C/C++
• JavaFX (UI development)
• Multithreading / concurrency programming
• JUnit, Mockito
• Experience supporting Navy and/or Joint DoD systems
• Network communication in Java
• Git and Jira
• Linux (Red Hat or other distributions)
• Python scripting
• Generative AI exposure

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.