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!
Build Innovative Solutions. Support a Critical Mission.
Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate’s Modeling & Simulation (M&S) mission.
Develop innovative applications, intelligent automations, and collaboration tools that streamline engineering workflows and improve decision-making. Work with technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and AI-assisted development tools to solve complex problems and modernize mission-critical operations.
This position will have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, collaborate with talented technical professionals, and deliver solutions that make an immediate difference.
As a Software Engineer 3, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Design and Build Innovative Software Solutions
- Design, develop, test, and deploy custom applications, automation tools, dashboards, scripts, and workflow solutions.
- Develop intuitive, modern user interfaces that simplify complex processes and improve the user experience.
- Create software solutions that automate data collection, transformation, reporting, task management, and repetitive business activities.
- Build and enhance integrated solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint Online, Jira, Confluence, and related technologies.
Leverage AI and Emerging Technologies
- Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, and other emerging technologies to improve development efficiency, code quality, testing, and documentation.
- Explore innovative ways to incorporate AI capabilities into software development and process automation.
- Identify opportunities to replace manual processes with intelligent, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
Modernize Collaboration and Data Management
- Develop and maintain modern SharePoint environments, dashboards, forms, workflows, and collaboration solutions that improve information accessibility and team productivity.
- Design and configure SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, permissions, and content structures that are intuitive, secure, and aligned with user needs.
- Develop integrations and automation capabilities that improve data accuracy, reduce duplication, and connect information across systems.
- Enhance existing applications and workflows to improve performance, reliability, usability, and long-term maintainability.
Collaborate, Innovate, and Deliver
- Partner with software engineers, systems engineers, analysts, product owners, and mission stakeholders to understand challenges and develop effective technical solutions.
- Translate user requirements and operational needs into well-designed software capabilities and technical solutions.
- Participate in Agile development activities, technical discussions, design reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Present technical concepts, demonstrations, implementation progress, and recommendations to customers and leadership.
- Develop clear technical documentation and support the ongoing improvement and sustainment of deployed solutions.
- Apply software engineering best practices to deliver secure, reliable, maintainable solutions that meet customer and mission requirements.
Job Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.·
- 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, application development, process automation, or related software development activities.
- Active Secret security clearance
- Strong foundation in software engineering, application design, databases, algorithms, and coding best practices.
- Hands-on experience developing applications, automations, dashboards, scripts, and integrated solutions.
- Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar tools.
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for coding, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Ability to design user-friendly interfaces and translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teamwork.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to independently manage assignments and deliver secure, reliable, high-quality solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical teams, customers, and leadership.
- Ability to analyze workflows, define technical requirements, and recommend efficiency improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Developing applications and automated workflows using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint Online.
- Building custom solutions using HTML, JavaScript, APIs, scripting languages, or other software development frameworks.
- Creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools.
- Applying AI-assisted development technologies to accelerate software delivery and improve code quality.
- Working with AI/ML frameworks, technologies, or APIs such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenAI APIs.
- Developing and documenting software requirements and technical specifications.
- Supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs, government customers, or mission-focused engineering environments.
- Integrating multiple software platforms to create streamlined, user-friendly solutions.
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Huntsville, AL
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
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, application development, process automation, or related software development activities
- Active Secret security clearance
- Strong foundation in software engineering, application design, databases, algorithms, and coding best practices
- Hands-on experience developing applications, automations, dashboards, scripts, and integrated solutions
- Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar tools
- Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT for coding, troubleshooting, and documentation
- Ability to design user-friendly interfaces and translate complex requirements into practical solutions
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross-functional teamwork
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to independently manage assignments and deliver secure, reliable, high-quality solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical teams, customers, and leadership
- Ability to analyze workflows, define technical requirements, and recommend efficiency improvements
- Experience developing applications and automated workflows using Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint Online
- Experience building custom solutions using HTML, JavaScript, APIs, scripting languages, or other software development frameworks
- Experience creating reports, dashboards, and data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools
- Experience applying AI-assisted development technologies to accelerate software delivery and improve code quality
- Experience working with AI/ML frameworks, technologies, or APIs such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenAI APIs
- Experience developing and documenting software requirements and technical specifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense programs, government customers, or mission-focused engineering environments
- Experience integrating multiple software platforms to create streamlined, user-friendly solutions
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.







