Software Engineer - Desktop Applications

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Job Title

Software Engineer - Desktop Applications

Location

Alabama - Office Park South - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement desktop applications using WPF and .NET Core. You will leverage the Managed Extensibility Framework (MEF) to build modular, extensible solutions, integrating with SQL Server backends to deliver high-performance production applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement desktop applications using WPF, .NET Core, and C#, adhering to MVVM patterns.
• Utilize MEF for pluggable architectures with dynamic component loading.
• Optimize UI rendering and data binding for responsive applications.
• Integrate with SQL Server using Entity Framework for data access and stored procedure execution.
• Write and maintain unit tests (e.g., MSTest, NUnit) to ensure code quality.
• Debug and resolve complex issues using tools like Visual Studio Diagnostics or JetBrains dotTrace.
• Integrate with modern and legacy service frameworks (e.g., WCF, gRPC).
• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance using Git-based workflows

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 0+ years of experience in WPF development with .NET Core.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
• Deep expertise in C#, XAML, and MVVM architecture.
• Experience with MEF or equivalent frameworks for dynamic module composition and dependency injection.
• Strong proficiency in Entity Framework for SQL Server, including query optimization and schema design.
• Solid understanding of threading, async/await, and memory management in .NET.
• Experience writing unit tests with MSTest, NUnit, or equivalent frameworks.
• Proficiency with Git for source control, including branching, merging, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in WPF development with .NET Core.
• Familiarity with .NET Framework or legacy WPF applications.
• Experience with basic integration testing for SQL Server data access.
• Knowledge of performance profiling tools (e.g., Redgate, JetBrains dotTrace).

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 hours per week, on-site

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 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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