Senior Software Engineer

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Torch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to develop applications and simulation infrastructure for the US Army Aviation and Missile Center. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in software engineering, strong skills in C++ and Python, and must currently hold a Secret-level security clearance. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively complex software design engineering experience.
• Currently hold an active Secret-level security clearance.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-contractor team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage repositories (Git) and implement branching strategies.
• Define key stages to establish stable, approved versions.
• Create scripts to build, test, and deploy applications automatically.
• Design the overall architecture of applications and systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Git version control

CMake build tools

Containerization technologies

Orchestration tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Red Hat Linux

Windows operating systems

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop applications and simulation infrastructure for the US Army Aviation and Missile Center (AVMC).

Responsibilities

• Manage repositories (Git) and implement branching strategies.
• Define key stages (e.g., releases, milestones) to establish stable, approved versions.
• Create scripts to build, test, and deploy applications automatically.
• Manage environment settings and configurations across development, testing, and production to avoid configuration drift.
• Perform configuration audits to ensure the deployed product matches documented requirements.
• Manage revisions to modeling and simulation software in parallel development related to Army defense systems.
• Gather and analyze user and business requirements to define the scope, objectives, and functionality of new software or systems.
• Design the overall architecture of applications and systems, create detailed flowcharts and diagrams, and write clean, efficient, and testable code in various programming languages (Python, Java, C++).
• Work independently day‑to‑day toward team‑established milestones with consensus from leadership.
• Travel to support test integration events as required (less than 10%).

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, Engineering, or another technical discipline from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of progressively complex software design engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience developing for Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Red Hat‑based Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky, Oracle).
• Experience with CMake build tools and Git version control.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi‑contractor team environment to deliver software solutions on schedule.
• Ability to work independently and with small teams on collaborative design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Currently hold an active Secret‑level security clearance.
• Inability to maintain a security clearance will result in ineligibility for the position.
• Experience in computer virtualization, including containerization technologies and orchestration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitLab.
• Experience with a containerization environment such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience with a virtualization environment such as Kubernetes.
• Experience writing shell scripts, real‑time software, and working with hardware.
• Experience with Army software systems, modeling and simulation, and statistical analysis.

Schedule: M‑F; 8‑5
Travel: Yes, 0‑10%
Work Location: Customer‑site
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package that includes ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe‑harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E‑Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.