Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead a small Agile team supporting the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) for the U.S. Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). This role supports the creation of live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training environments that enable Guardians to test, train, and develop tactics in operationally relevant scenarios. The Senior Software Engineer will provide hands-on technical leadership while guiding architectural and technology decisions across complex, distributed training environments. Acting as a Product Owner, the candidate will collaborate with government stakeholders, integrators, and vendors to translate mission requirements into prioritized user stories and a clear product roadmap. This role includes designing, developing, testing, and maintaining secure, reliable software within a tiered DevSecOps environment in accordance with DoD standards. The engineer will mentor junior team members, champion Agile Scrum best practices, and enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance. This position offers the opportunity to gain deep expertise in the space warfighting domain and advanced simulation technologies while directly advancing U.S. Space Force full spectrum readiness.
This role is hybrid in Colorado Springs, CO for an initial 6 month contract duration. While on contract with Insight Global you are offered health, dental, and vision benefits as well as access to contribute to a 401k. This position is looking to pay 80-84/hr while on contract. If interested please apply today!
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Required Skills & Experience
• • Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus in one of the following:
• Modeling & Simulation: Experience with M&S platforms, tools (e.g., STK, AFSIM), and methodologies, including their test and integration in software applications.
• 3D Data Visualization: Expertise with 3D "whole earth" applications (Cesium, STK, ArcGIS, Unity) and data visualization techniques, including for geographic information systems (GIS), game, or simulation purposes.
• Systems Integration & Test: Strong background in planning, performing, and testing diverse system integrations through public APIs (REST, ASP.NET) or C#/C++ assemblies/DLLs in a DevSecOps environment.
• 10 years of experience in a leadership role in an Agile Scrum environment, preferably as a Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Domain-specific knowledge in either:
• Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) distributed training environments.
• Space and Missile Defense, e.g., space operations, orbital warfare (OW), electronic warfare (EW), command and control (C2).
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Industry-recognized Agile certification (e.g., CSM, CSPO).
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or GovCloud.
Experience with Digital Engineering and using digital models and data to design, build, test, and operate complex systems.
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.
We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.
Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.
Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.