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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Secret Architecture Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States - **Salary:** $101,920.0 - $108,160.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Big O, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Build Process, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8970503/secret-architecture-engineer ## About the Role · 5 years experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years 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. · 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. · A sound understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and software design patterns. · 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. Nice to Have Skills & Experience · Knowledge of best practices for the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations. · Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. · 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. ## Description Insight Global is seeking a Secret cleared Architecture Engineer to support a federal client in Suffolk, VA. 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