Software Architect

Post Date

Aug 29, 2025

Location

Chesapeake,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23320
US
Nov 08, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Architect

Req #

NOR-982f683e-6b41-45c9-9616-ddfc347a882a

Pay Rate

$50 - $63 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Secret Software Architect to support a federal client in Chesapeake, VA. Their day to day will include but is not limited to:

-Architect & Define Systems: Establish the technical vision, architecture, and standards for scalable enterprise software solutions.
-Drive Technology Strategy: Assess and select tools, frameworks, and methodologies that balance performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and maintainability.
-Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
-Ensure Technical Excellence: Review designs, codebases, and deployments to uphold architectural integrity and best practices.
-Solve High-Level Challenges: Address complex technical problems, design integration strategies, and develop proof-of-concepts for innovative solutions.
-Mentor Engineering Teams: Provide guidance, share best practices, and support the professional growth of developers.
-Champion TDD: Advocate for and enforce Test-Driven Development across teams to maintain high-quality, reliable code.

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’s degree with 5+ years of experience in software development/architecture, or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
-Demonstrated success as a software architect or senior engineer designing complex systems.
-Deep expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and the ability to lead its adoption across development teams.
-Strong proficiency in web technologies including Angular, AngularJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Java, Spring, XML, JSP, and AJAX.
-Solid grasp of software design patterns, architectural principles, and system integration strategies.
-Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
-Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
-Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Experience with cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
-Working knowledge of React, TypeScript, SQL, and C++.
-Background in Agile development environments.

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.