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We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!\nTorch Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer (Senior) with Test Management Experience to join a team to support the testing of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The person that fills this position will apply their software engineering skills to provide testing support for the development and sustainment of the human resource (HR) systems supporting the Air Force. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive management and oversight for all software testing activities across the Air Force HR business systems, including the Military Personnel Database (MilPDS), Air Force Promotions (AFPROMS), Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF), and Virtual Personnel Center (vPSC). They will assist with test strategy, system-level deconfliction, and execution across all testing phases. They will also have experience in enterprise Test Management and ALM methodologies (utilizing platforms such as OpenText ALM Octane, Jira/Xray, or Azure DevOps). This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division.\nThis position requires a highly motivated individual. The Software Engineer, Senior will perform work that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Agile-based software engineering with responsibilities such as, but not limited to:\nPreparing/creating, reviewing, and analyzing all types of documentation for: Planning, Requirements, Design, Coding, Support, and Test.\n\nSource code, configuration files and engineering resolution support.\n\nDetermining operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.\n\nDemonstrating solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments.\n\nDetermining and designing system specifications, and standards, and programming/coding and installing solutions.\n\nImproving operations by conducting systems and process analysis plus recommending changes in policies and procedures.\n\nAdvising (licensed) software procurements by researching, analyzing, comparing, and documenting results of vendors and products, which may include installation, configuration and testing (of products).\n\nProviding information and recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service related issues;\n\nAccomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.\n\nDeveloping software solutions by studying requirements/user stories, user/system/data needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following an Agile software development lifecycle.\n\nEvaluating software technologies such as containerization and the use of Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, configuration as code, micro services, standard application program interfaces (API), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and maximizing the automation of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).\n\nEnsuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.\n\nSpecific Work Experience\nExperience with enterprise ALM Tool (e.g., OpenText ALM Octane, Jira/Xray, Azure DevOps, or Micro Focus ALM).\n\nHands on familiarity with enterprise test automation frameworks and experience building strategies to streamline text execution.\n\nExperience drafting, reviewing, and approving master test strategies, test plans, and final reports across multi-phase testing (QT&E, UAT, OT).\n\nStrong understanding of DoW software acquisition standards, T&E governance, quality metrics, and risk management.\n\nExperience in Air Force Program system/software engineering policies, procedures, and practices.\n\nKnowledge and understanding of Federal and DoW Cybersecurity regulations and policies.\n\nExperience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Federal DoW Cybersecurity regulations, policies and best practices.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\n\nMaster’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW.\n\nOR, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW.\n\nOR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoW.\n\nActive Secret DoW Clearance (required to start).\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nTesting & System Engineering Certification: ISTWQB Certified Tester, Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), or Systems Engineering credentials.\n\nFamiliarity with MilPDS, AFPROMs, vMPF, vPSC, or legacy DoD HR Systems.\n\nIAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security+; equivalent or higher certification). (Highly Desired).\n\nSchedule: (M-F; 8-5)\nWork Location: Onsite, Randolph AFB\nTravel: Yes, 10%\nRelocation Assistance Available: No\nPosition Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No\n#LI- AH1\nBenefits:\nTorch 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, 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.\nApplying to Torch Technologies:\nOnly those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.\n­\nAll 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.\nIf 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. 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