Senior Software Development Engineer

Torch Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and employee-owned company is on the lookout for a Senior Software Developer Engineer to join their Visual & Analysis team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge visualization products that serve both soldiers and civilians. Candidates will be involved in developing maintainable and testable applications while collaborating closely with a diverse team. If you're passionate about game development and eager to tackle challenges in a dynamic environment, this position is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional development experience in software engineering.
• Experience in simulation, visualization, or game development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate visualization applications for military and civilian use.
• Collaborate with developers and artists to create quality software products.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Game Development

Scrum Methodology

Technical Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

CryEngine

Git

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Torch Technologies, a 100 percent employee-owned company, is seeking a professional Senior Software Developer Engineer to join the Visual & Analysis team currently developing cutting edge visualization products. Candidates applying for this position will have the opportunity to build and integrate visualization applications to be used by soldiers and civilians.

The candidate will be expected to work closely with other developers, artists, and customers to develop quality software products. Candidate is expected to develop in fast iteration producing maintainable, testable, well-structured applications. Candidate should be able to take direction and work independently as well as with a team. Candidate should be dependable and self-motivated, eager to overcome challenges and solve problems. Previous experience working within a DoD environment is a plus, but not required.

Personal Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal communications skills. Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form.
• Must be effective in contributing to problem-solving
• Able to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must be organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and understand business needs.
• Offer advice and suggestions for improving the development process.
• Excited to explain complex technical concepts and share knowledge with diverse audiences both internally and externally.
• Enjoys helping mentor fellow engineers as they develop new skills and advance in their careers.
• US Citizenship is required for this position
• Eligibility to obtain a United States SECRET clearance is required for ongoing employment in this position.

Technical Requirements:

• Advanced understanding and experience with C++.
• Advanced understanding of Object-Oriented Programming.
• Passion for developing video games, visualizations, and training applications.
• Experience developing with game engine technologies such as Unreal Engine, Unity, CryEngine, etc.
• Experience working in a Scrum team with examples of success.
• Experience developing technical software documents (design, architecture, feature specifications).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and 8+ years of professional development experience.
• Full understanding of using Software Code Repositories (Git, GitLab, Azure Devops, etc.) during development.

Desired but Not Required Experience:

• 8 years’ professional working experience in either simulation, visualization, or game development is an advantage.
• 8 years’ experience developing with Unreal Engine.
• Experience developing CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab.
• Issue tracking with GitLab or Jira.

About the company

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned system engineering, applied science, modeling & simulation and information technology business.