Systems Architect

Torch Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts and Health Reim

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Architect4 to join a team building modern enterprise applications, RESTful APIs, and analytic software supporting Missile Defense Agency initiatives. This role emphasizes mission-critical software development, analytics, cloud modernization, and system performance analysis.

Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, building API services, and ensuring security and compliance within Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in .NET application development and enterprise software engineering.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience designing REST APIs with .NET Web API or similar.
• Experience with SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Agile practices.
• Proficient with Jira for project management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure enterprise software using .NET.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, and data processing components.
• Translate mission and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support cloud modernization, including hybrid-cloud and containers.
• Develop database-driven applications with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Participate in Agile development activities and team collaboration.
• Support analytics, dashboards, ETL pipelines, and AI/LLM-enabled solutions.
• Conduct application security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for POC initiatives.

Skills

.NET Core

ASP.NET

C#

HTML/JavaScript

REST APIs

Jira

DevSecOps

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is 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!

Job Overview

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Architect4 to join a team developing modern enterprise applications, RESTful APIs, and analytical software solutions that support Missile Defense Agency initiatives. This position supports mission‑critical software development, enterprise analytics, cloud modernization efforts, and system performance analysis activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise software solutions using .NET technologies.


• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, data processing components, and analytical tools.


• Translate mission and business requirements into end‑to‑end technical solutions.


• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including hybrid‑cloud and container‑based deployments.


• Develop database‑driven applications using SQL Server and PostgreSQL.


• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, task tracking, and team collaboration.


• Support enterprise analytics, dashboards, ETL pipelines, and AI/LLM‑enabled solutions.


• Conduct application security reviews and support vulnerability assessment activities.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to proof‑of‑concept initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.


• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in .NET application development and enterprise software engineering.


• Active Secret Security Clearance required.


• Strong proficiency with .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, HTML, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.


• Experience designing and developing REST APIs using .NET Web API or similar frameworks.


• Experience developing database‑driven applications using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases.


• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development practices.


• Experience using Agile project management and tracking tools such as Jira.


• Experience performing application security code reviews and/or vulnerability assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.


• Familiarity with container platforms and hybrid‑cloud environments.


• Experience implementing security and compliance controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).


• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, ETL pipelines, business intelligence tools, and dashboard development.


• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) platforms, including Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Palantir, or similar technologies.


• Experience supporting software administration activities, including Python/Anaconda environments, Tableau administration, or Jira administration.


• Experience with Python development or integration of Python‑based services.


• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Schedule & Location

Schedule: M‑F; 8‑5. Work Location: Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama. Travel: 0‑10%. Relocation Assistance Available: No. Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No. #LI‑DK1.

Benefits

• ESOP participation


• 401(k) match


• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• short‑term disability


• long‑term disability


• flexible spending accounts


• Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts


• EAP


• education assistance


• paid time off


• holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].

Company Culture

From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S‑Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee‑owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee‑owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work‑life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee‑owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that Torch employee‑owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost‑effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee‑owners as an Evergreen Company.