Systems Architect

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Systems Architect 4 to join a team developing modern enterprise applications, RESTful APIs, and analytical software solutions that support Missile Defense Agency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise software solutions using .NET technologies.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, data processing components, and analytical tools.
• Translate mission and business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including hybrid-cloud and container-based deployments.
• Develop database-driven applications using SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, task tracking, and team collaboration.
• Support enterprise analytics, dashboards, ETL pipelines, and AI/LLM-enabled solutions.
• Conduct application security reviews and support vulnerability assessment activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to proof-of-concept initiatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in .NET application development and enterprise software engineering.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong proficiency with .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, HTML, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs using .NET Web API or similar frameworks.
• Experience developing database-driven applications using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar relational databases.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development practices.
• Experience using Agile project management and tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience performing application security code reviews and/or vulnerability assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with container platforms and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience implementing security and compliance controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, ETL pipelines, business intelligence tools, and dashboard development.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) platforms, including Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, Palantir, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting software administration activities, including Python/Anaconda environments, Tableau administration, or Jira administration.
• Experience with Python development or integration of Python-based services.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Benefits

Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including:

• ESOP participation, 401(k) match, 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.

  Pay

  Competitive salary.

  Schedule

  M-F; 8-5

  Work Location

  Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama

  Travel

  0-10%

  Relocation Assistance

  No

  Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

  No