Torch Technologies, Inc.
Senior Software Engineer/Backend Developer
Torch Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Overview
Torch Technologies Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation\'s top 100 defense companies, our services directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is: \"Lighting the Pathway of Freedom\". As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years. Come grow with us! 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, and Docker.
Responsibilities
Design, development, and analysis of highly complex backend systems supporting scalable, distributed applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and DevOps engineers to ensure system-level compatibility and robust, performant solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
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: 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; Kubernetes experience is a strong plus.
Systems Integration & Hardware Collaboration: Experience with software-hardware interaction projects.
Tooling & DevOps: Git; CI/CD tools; Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform); monitoring and alerting tools is a plus.
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and strong written/verbal communication; ability to lead by example and mentor developers.
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 (optional): Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
Databases: SQL, NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Schedule, Location, Travel, and Relocation
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
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 with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and 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.
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Torch Technologies Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation\'s top 100 defense companies, our services directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is: \"Lighting the Pathway of Freedom\". As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years. Come grow with us! 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, and Docker.
Responsibilities
Design, development, and analysis of highly complex backend systems supporting scalable, distributed applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and DevOps engineers to ensure system-level compatibility and robust, performant solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
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: 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; Kubernetes experience is a strong plus.
Systems Integration & Hardware Collaboration: Experience with software-hardware interaction projects.
Tooling & DevOps: Git; CI/CD tools; Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform); monitoring and alerting tools is a plus.
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and strong written/verbal communication; ability to lead by example and mentor developers.
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 (optional): Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
Databases: SQL, NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Schedule, Location, Travel, and Relocation
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
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 with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and 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.
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