Software Engineer 3

starfish; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineer 3 to translate operational requirements into practical automation solutions for the MDA Modeling & Simulation System Integration team.

Responsibilities include building automation with Power Apps/Power Automate, developing UI forms, integrating systems, and maintaining SharePoint/Confluence spaces while ensuring DoD/MDA compliance. Strong Agile experience and AI tool familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of software engineering or automation experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and collaboration tools.
• Strong fundamentals in databases, APIs, and system design.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Gemini).
• Agile development environment experience.
• Clear communication with stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions.
• Build automated processes for data extraction, transformation, reporting.
• Create user interfaces and forms with strong usability.
• Collaborate with senior systems engineers on requirements.
• Design SharePoint sites and Confluence spaces.
• Maintain automation tools for performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/MDA requirements.
• Leverage AI tools to support development and debugging.
• Prepare technical documentation and user guides.
• Engage stakeholders in planning and reviews.

Skills

Power Platform

SharePoint Online

Jira

Confluence

APIs

AI tools

GitHub Copilot

Gemini

Agile

Code quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Software Engineer to join our team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) System Integration team. Working with our Systems Engineering team, you will translate operational requirements into practical, user-focused automation solutions that make our multi-disciplinary teams more efficient and better connected.

As a Software Engineer 3, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Solution Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions, scripts, and workflows using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online, Service Now, Jira, and Confluence.
• Workflow Automation: Build automated processes for data extraction, transformation, reporting, task tracking, and repeatable business operations to reduce manual effort.
• User Interface Design: Develop intuitive, user-friendly front-ends and forms with a strong focus on usability, user experience, and customer adoption.
• Systems Integration: Collaborate directly with Senior Systems Engineers to translate high-level system requirements and identified process bottlenecks into functional software capabilities and site configurations.
• Site & Environment Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain functional SharePoint sites and Confluence spaces. Plan layouts, content structures, libraries, lists, and permission schemes aligned with user needs.
• Platform Maintenance: Monitor automation tools and collaboration solutions for performance, reliability, data quality, and usability, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure automated processes and collaboration environments maintain data accuracy, secure access control, and strict compliance with DoD/MDA requirements.
• AI-Assisted Development: Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Gemini) to support code generation, peer review, debugging, optimization, and documentation.
• Technical Documentation: Write clear, maintainable code, configuration documentation, user guides, and technical reports to support long-term sustainment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in working groups, sprint planning, and technical interchange meetings. Present implementation progress and solution concepts to team members and leadership.

Job Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of applicable software engineering, business process automation, or software development experience.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience developing custom process automation tools, workflows, forms, and collaboration solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, databases, APIs, system design, and maintainable coding practices.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar coding assistants) to support daily software development and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment, translating user needs and business processes into clear technical solutions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering secure, reliable, high-quality solutions that meet strict mission needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work directly with systems engineers, stakeholders, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with front-end web development languages and frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience w