Torch Technologies, Inc.
Senior Software Engineer/Backend Developer
Torch Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Overview
Torch Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer / Backend Developer with deep expertise in microservices architecture, API design (REST/gRPC), and containerized backend development using Go, Java, Python. Responsibilities
Architect, design, develop, and optimize backend systems using microservices and modern backend frameworks. Design and implement high-performance, secure RESTful APIs and gRPC services. Perform systems modeling, simulation, profiling, and in-depth performance tuning. Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to resolve complex compatibility or integration issues. Drive best practices for code quality, maintainability, testing, and observability. Lead or mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making across teams. Contribute to documentation of system architecture, workflows, APIs, and operational procedures. Engage in the full software development lifecycle: planning, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and patterns to continuously improve system robustness and team productivity. Required Qualifications
US Citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred). Minimum 10 years of experience in software design and backend system development. Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance. Proven experience working on highly available, scalable systems in production environments. Strong architectural understanding of distributed systems and microservices. Technical Skills & Experience
Programming Languages: Proficient in Go (Golang), Java, and Python. API Development: Designing and implementing secure, scalable REST APIs and gRPC services; API lifecycle management, testing, documentation, and versioning. Microservices Architecture: Designing microservices for cloud-native environments; service discovery, API gateways, and inter-service communication. Containerization & Orchestration: Docker experience; Kubernetes or other orchestration tools a strong plus. Systems Integration & Hardware Collaboration: Experience with software-hardware interaction. Tooling & DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), monitoring and alerting tools. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills; strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead by example and mentor. Tools & Technologies
Languages: Go, Java, Python API Protocols: REST, gRPC Containerization: Docker (Kubernetes experience preferred) Version Control: Git CI/CD & DevOps Tools: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD Artifact Management: Artifactory, Nexus Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack Databases: SQL, NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Schedule & Work Location
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Work Location: Customer Site Travel: Yes, 0–10% Relocation Assistance: No Security Clearance: Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance Benefits
Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Torch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 law. E-Verify is used where required. If you require accommodations due to a disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR@torchtechnologies.com.
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Torch Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer / Backend Developer with deep expertise in microservices architecture, API design (REST/gRPC), and containerized backend development using Go, Java, Python. Responsibilities
Architect, design, develop, and optimize backend systems using microservices and modern backend frameworks. Design and implement high-performance, secure RESTful APIs and gRPC services. Perform systems modeling, simulation, profiling, and in-depth performance tuning. Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to resolve complex compatibility or integration issues. Drive best practices for code quality, maintainability, testing, and observability. Lead or mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making across teams. Contribute to documentation of system architecture, workflows, APIs, and operational procedures. Engage in the full software development lifecycle: planning, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and patterns to continuously improve system robustness and team productivity. Required Qualifications
US Citizenship. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred). Minimum 10 years of experience in software design and backend system development. Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance. Proven experience working on highly available, scalable systems in production environments. Strong architectural understanding of distributed systems and microservices. Technical Skills & Experience
Programming Languages: Proficient in Go (Golang), Java, and Python. API Development: Designing and implementing secure, scalable REST APIs and gRPC services; API lifecycle management, testing, documentation, and versioning. Microservices Architecture: Designing microservices for cloud-native environments; service discovery, API gateways, and inter-service communication. Containerization & Orchestration: Docker experience; Kubernetes or other orchestration tools a strong plus. Systems Integration & Hardware Collaboration: Experience with software-hardware interaction. Tooling & DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), monitoring and alerting tools. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills; strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead by example and mentor. Tools & Technologies
Languages: Go, Java, Python API Protocols: REST, gRPC Containerization: Docker (Kubernetes experience preferred) Version Control: Git CI/CD & DevOps Tools: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD Artifact Management: Artifactory, Nexus Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack Databases: SQL, NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Schedule & Work Location
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Work Location: Customer Site Travel: Yes, 0–10% Relocation Assistance: No Security Clearance: Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance Benefits
Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Torch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 law. E-Verify is used where required. If you require accommodations due to a disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR@torchtechnologies.com.
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