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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 HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.