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 currently seeking a Software Analyst to support our customer at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tullahoma, TN. The Software Analyst shall provide advice and assistance services for software development initiatives in support of the AEDC located at Arnold AFB, Tennessee.
With a thorough understanding of execution objectives, the Software Analyst will advise and assist the customer by providing expertise to improve system performance, resolve issues to include troubleshooting, and justify improvements that provide enhanced supportability and capability.
This position will engage in enterprise projects to understand long term goals; review the current architectures and provide recommendations to meet these goals; will also prototype recommended solutions and assist in thorough documentation.
As a Software Analyst, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Actively research, benchmark, and document industry-standard software patterns, emerging IT trends.
- Identify bottlenecked software factory processes (e.g. code reviews, documentation, compliance checks) and design/suggestion possible solutions.
- Design, test, and maintain custom low code / no code (LCNC) systems for improving workflow processes.
- Architect and determine when to utilize structured relational schemas versus when to use fast NoSQL document stores.
- Prompt engineering and AI agent design/creation & API Integration.
- Qualified candidates shall have experience in software test methods and related tools. They shall also have or be able to develop an understanding of the procedures and processes specific to AEDC and USAF regulations.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in related discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Must have the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Knowledge of software development best practices, tools (including source control, automated builds, unit tests) and methods through training and experience.
- Must be able to interface and communicate well with the development team as well as Government counterparts.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret clearance. Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.
Preferred Skills:
- DevSecOps experience.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, AEDC Arnold AFB, Tullahoma, TN
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: 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, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
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 [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- 0-3 years of related experience
- Ability to work effectively in team and independent environments
- Knowledge of software development best practices, source control, automated builds, unit tests, and related methods
- Ability to communicate effectively with development teams and government counterparts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to acquire and maintain a Secret clearance
- DevSecOps experience
What We Do
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
