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# Lead Software Engineer (TSSCI)

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,560.0 - $189,280.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, HTML5, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Tripwire, Dynamic Authentication Filter, Spring Cloud, DevOps Tools - Open-source, ReactJS, Multi-Cloud, Backend, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7200BF663E9F4629805370301C0A8FD0/job/

## About the Role

Bachelors Degree and 9+ years of experience -Active TSSCI Clearance -7+ years of experience in back-end (Python, Java, C#, Go) and/or front-end (React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5/CSS3) development. -Expertise in cloud-native architecture and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DAF Cloudworks, GCP). -Proficient with DevSecOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm -Minimum of 2+ years in leadership positions

## Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with proven leadership skills to oversee two mission-critical software development projects. This individual will report directly to the Lead Systems Engineer, and will be responsible for providing guidance, technical direction, and leadership across several rapid prototyping efforts. This role will balance hands-on technical contributions, team leadership, and input on software development best practices at the project level., Project Delivery: * Lead software design, development, and testing for mission-critical software products * Collaborate with stakeholders to define software requirements, architecture, and deliverables. * Guide development teams in implementing cloud-native applications, web front end, and scalable back ends using Agile methodologies. * Act as a technical escalation point, conducting code reviews, resolving issues, and maintaining adherence to project goals. * Work with engineers across disciplines (DevSecOps, software, data) to build secure pipelines and deliver solutions utilizing Kubernetes, Kafka, and microservices.

Standards and Alignment: * Work with leadership and senior technical staff to establish and standardize software development practices across projects. * Define and improve development tools, frameworks, and workflows to enhance productivity, quality, and security. * Promote and implement secure development practices, including secure coding, vulnerability scanning (e.g., Trivy), and continuous testing. * Provide critical feedback on code, processes, and designs during reviews and evaluations.

Hands-On Contributions as Needed: * Contribute to development by writing key code, resolving complex technical challenges, and creating architectural proofs of concept. * Support rapid prototyping and provide engineering assistance during high-pressure development cycles.