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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 is seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and detail-oriented Software Design Engineer 1 to join our team in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Office (DES). This role involves developing and maintaining advanced software tools aimed at enhancing analysis, productivity, workflow automation, and data management. The selected candidate will work with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize software solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience. In this role, the Software Design Engineer will also leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance software development efficiency and quality.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer with experience in Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power BI, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Atlassian Jira, and Confluence. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining tools and scripts to automate data management processes, improve workflow efficiency, and support internal operations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with experience in scripting, APIs, and systems integration. You will play a key role in enhancing internal platforms and ensuring accurate, efficient handling of data across systems.

As a Software Design Engineer 1, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement tools and scripts in ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint to automate data extraction, transformation, and reporting tasks.

• Customize ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence workflows, templates, and macros to support business processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand automation requirements and deliver effective software solutions.

• Monitor and improve performance of automation tools and address issues proactively.

• Write clear, maintainable code and supporting documentation.

• Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance in all automated processes.

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions while leveraging AI for code suggestions and optimizations.

• Automate repetitive development tasks using AI-driven coding assistants.

• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to improve process workflows.

• Develop user interfaces in ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint with a focus on usability and user experience.

• Participate in working group meetings, peer reviews, and technical interchange meetings.

• Design, develop, and maintain functional SharePoint sites that are user friendly and aligned with organizational requirements.

• Update site content and maintain platform functionality as required.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement software solutions supporting MDA initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Active Secret security clearance

• Good understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures

• Experience with Systems Engineering processes, including requirements collection and development

• Ability to work in an agile development environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to explore AI-driven development solutions

• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of applicable software development experience

• Experience with user interface design and workflow/process automation

• Experience developing automation tools in ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and data visualization

• Experience developing software requirements

• Experience supporting DoD software programs or government contracts

• Experience with JSON, HTML, Java, JavaScript, CSS, GitLab, Power Automate, Power BI, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.