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, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer with strong experience in C++ and a solid foundation in Linux-based development environments. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software systems in a predominantly Linux environment, while working within modern DevOps workflows. Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD practices is highly desirable, along with a willingness to learn and adapt.
As a Mid-Level Software Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications primarily in C++.
- Work extensively in Linux-based development and deployment environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable software solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
- Support and enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Work with containerization technologies, with emphasis on rootless container workflows (e.g., Podman) for secure and reproducible environments.
- Debug, profile, and optimize applications for performance, stability, and reliability.
Job Requirements:
- US Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5-8 years of experience in software development.
- Self-Starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently without close supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both end users and technical teams.
- Must have an Active U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- General familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Experience with or exposure to rootless Podman environments.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Meson build system (preferred).
- Basic understanding of build systems such as CMake or Make (for maintenance of legacy systems).
- General understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Bash or similar).
- Experience with automation, build tooling, or DevOps practices in Linux environments.
- Exposure to additional programming languages (e.g., Java, Fortran, Python, or others) is beneficial for supporting or interfacing with surrounding systems.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site: No telework option available
Travel: Yes,0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
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
- US Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
- 5-8 years of experience in software development.
- Strong experience in C++.
- Solid foundation in Linux-based development environments.
- Must have an Active U.S. Security Clearance.
- Self-starter with ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to new technologies.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with end users and technical teams.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
- Experience with or exposure to rootless Podman environments.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Meson build system.
- Basic understanding of build systems such as CMake or Make.
- General understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Bash).
- Experience with automation, build tooling, or DevOps practices in Linux environments.
- Exposure to additional programming languages (e.g., Java, Fortran, Python).
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.
