Job Description
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 #LI-DK1 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. Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee-owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee-owners and to share the rewards of our success. In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee-owners as they will celebrate Torch's 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that while Torch employee-owners can look back on Torch's past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee-owners as an Evergreen Company.
