Software Engineer 3

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Job Title

Software Engineer 3

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

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

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer with strong experience in Atlassian Jira and Confluence to join our team. 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 a solid background in scripting, APIs, and integrating systems. You will play a key role in enhancing internal platforms and ensuring accurate, efficient handling of data across systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement tools and scripts in Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint to automate data extraction, transformation, and reporting tasks.
• Customize Jira and Confluence workflows, templates, and macros to support business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand automation requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Monitor and improve performance of automation tools and address issues proactively.
• Write clear, maintainable code and 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 Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint with a focus on usability and user experience.
• Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Participates in and presents findings at working group meetings, coordination meetings, peer reviews, and other technical interchange meetings.
• Design, develop, and build functional SharePoint sites that are easy to use and user friendly by collaborating with staff on layout, design, build, and implementation.
• Update site content to keep pages up to date as required.
• Experienced with System Engineering Process; collecting and developing requirements to ensure collaborative activity, permissions, workflows, and site configurations are implemented cohesively within the software development environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement software solutions that support MDA initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years applicable software engineering experience.
• Experience using AI-powered coding tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Tabnine.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Significant experience developing process automation tools in Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to experiment with AI-driven development.
• Experience in user interface design and process workflow design.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience working with both development staff and end users.
• U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Clearance are required,

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenAI APIs.
• Experience developing software requirements.
• Experience working on DoD software programs or government contracts.
• Experience with programming languages and frameworks including UML, C++, C#, JSON, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, GIT lab, SQL, PowerBI, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT.

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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.

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