Sr. Software Engineer

Torchlight is actively seeking a motivated and talented Senior Software Engineer to develop, and deploy a high-performance, scalable API and full stack applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in modern web development technologies, including front-end and back-end frameworks, with extensive hands-on experience with cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, and AWS and cloud managed services. This role involves utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code and taking ownership of the entire software development lifecycle in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You will be responsible for writing clean, efficient code and troubleshooting complex technical issues to ensure system reliability and performance. A background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or with geospatial data is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a highly available, low-latency, and scalable API and full stack applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Leverage managed cloud services to their full potential, serverless data warehouse for analytics, managed RDMS, serverless execution, asynchronous messaging, and orchestration for complex processes.
• Utilize Terraform to define and manage our infrastructure as code (IaC), ensuring a reproducible and automated environment.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, data scientists, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Take ownership of the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems.

Qualifications Required

• Active TOP SECRET Security Clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience in full stack software development with a proven track record of designing and building high-performance, scalable APIs and web applications.
• Deep and demonstrable expertise in modern web development technologies, including:
  • Back-end: Python (or Node.js, Java, or similar) and frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
  • Front-end: JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or Vue.js.
  • Database technologies: SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Strong, hands-on experience with cloud providers such as GCP, Azure, and AWS, leveraging the managed services provided by the providers.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
• A solid understanding of distributed systems, modular monolithic architecture, API design principles, and front-end/back-end integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Desired

• Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
• A background in Geospatial data processing and analysis.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

About Torchlight

Torchlight AI® provides Behavior Based Insights to decision-makers in government and corporate organizations to uncover emerging threats and new opportunities.

Torchlight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring government security clearance and for certain other restricted positions.