Secret Software Optimization Lead

Insight Global it seeking an Optimization Team Lead to support a federal client in Suffolk, VA. The Optimization Team Lead should be curious to learn new and complex technologies, have a drive to contribute to new ideas for future development, and be passionate about writing reliable, efficient, and maintainable code. You will be expected to build and improve large software by working with a Program Management, Project Management, and other Engineers by translating functional requirements into robust, scalable, and supportable solutions. You will participate in the full development lifecycle and actively troubleshoot issues in support of applications in production critical environments. You should be eager and willing to train new Associate Software Engineers and provide support to other Engineers on the team.

As an Optimization Team Lead, you will also be expected to quickly learn and adapt to our development processes, practices, and environments. You will need to quickly dive into and glean an understanding of the system architecture and after time, be able to assist other Engineers and System Architects in providing suggestions to the overall design and direction of our system architecture. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing direction to your direct team, provide career guidance on on-going performance and future growth opportunities, and ensure program requirements are met for work assigned.

· Strong logical thinking skills and development fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structure, algorithm, design, and complexity analysis

· Proficient, in at least, one modern programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C++, or C#

· Proficient, in at least one modern frontend framework such as React, Vue, or Angular

· Knowledge of best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.

· A fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

· A sound understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns

Compensation:

$49/hr to $52hr.

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/.

· 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

· Educational requirements may be adjusted for applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work both in a team and individually

· Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail

· Self-motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction

• Understanding of system architecture and experience with distributed systems
• Experience utilizing Agile methodologies and principles as well as Agile frameworks
• Experience with collaboration, development tracking, and version control systems such as Confluence, Jira, and Git
• Proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Knowledge of web-based runtime environments such as NodeJS and web application frameworks such as ReactJS
• Knowledge of application abstraction and container fundamentals
• Experience with container runtime environments such as Docker and container-orchestration systems such as Kubernetes
• Design and development Relational and NoSQL/Graph databases
• Development in a Linux environment

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.