TS/SCI Software Engineer (Python)

Job Description

An employer in the Dayton, Ohio area is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Software Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity. In this role, you will develop and maintain backend applications, APIs, and services using Python and Flask while building secure, scalable solutions that incorporate authentication, access controls, and secure coding best practices. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and code quality processes to support efficient software delivery. Additional responsibilities include deploying and supporting containerized applications using tools such as Docker and infrastructure-as-code solutions, as well as monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, supporting incident response efforts, and contributing to Agile development activities and technical documentation. This position requires working onsite five days per week in the Dayton area and holding an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Skills and Requirements

Active TS/SCI Security clearance Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years of experience in lieu of 3+ years of software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Python Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift) Experience working with Git Knowledge of databases and data modeling (SQL/ORM; e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) Master’s degree Experience with Go DevOps experience Experience with Terraform/Ansible and secret managers (e.g., Vault or cloud-native equivalents) Familiarity with OAuth2/OIDC, SSO, and API gateway patterns Experience with SAST/DAST/SCA tooling and SBOM practices

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.