TS/SCI Cleared Lead Software Architect

Insight Global; Greenville (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is looking for a Lead Software Architect in Greenville, Texas. The role blends leading architecture with hands-on coding contribution, requiring 7+ years in software development and 2+ years in leadership. Candidates need a Bachelor's in Computer Science and TS/SCI Clearance. Responsibilities include overseeing system design, coding, and mentoring teams for creating top-notch software products. The role offers full-time employment with a mix of on-site and remote work, and comes with benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a full stack software developer.
• 2+ years experience as a team lead or lead architect.
• Experience architecting complex web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and system designs for complex web applications.
• Mentor team members in best coding practices.
• Facilitate planning meetings to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Full stack software development

Team leadership

Web application development

API development

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Containerized deployment

Job description

Base Pay Range

$175,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• 7+ years of experience as a full stack software developer
• 2+ years experience as a team lead / lead architect
• Proficient with web application and API development
• TS/SCI Clearance, DoD / Defense Industry Experience
• Authorized to work in the United States and no visa sponsorship required.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience architecting systems for real‑time data, high‑performance visualization, and/or distributed computing.
• Familiarity with containerized deployment, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and hybrid cloud/on‑prem architectures.
• Consulting experience
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, reusability, and user‑centric workflows in enterprise environments.

Job Description

This role is for a sophisticated Lead Software Architect / Application Lead who is experienced in leading architecture and system designs for complex web applications and also still loves to code. This job will be 40% on site in Greenville Texas at a cleared TS/SCI facility leading integration efforts and 60% remote work from home. The ideal candidate will bring a deep passion for writing exceptional code and building world‑class software products that serve millions of users. They will lead development teams in producing clean, high‑quality, high‑performance, and maintainable code, while also contributing hands‑on to the coding process. Daily responsibilities include designing, developing, and supporting software applications, integrating databases, building interfaces, and implementing new functionality enhancements. The role also involves facilitating planning meetings, coordinating across departments to ensure alignment with business objectives and compliance standards, and supporting the testing and deployment of new features. Additionally, the architect will play a key role in conducting code reviews to uphold coding standards and mentor team members in best practices.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)