Software Engineer, Senior

Torch Technologies•Randolph AFB, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with Test Management Experience to join a team supporting the testing of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The role involves applying software engineering skills to provide testing support for the development and sustainment of human resource (HR) systems for the Air Force. The ideal candidate will manage and oversee all software testing activities for Air Force HR business systems, including Military Personnel Database (MilPDS), Air Force Promotions (AFPROMS), Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF), and Virtual Personnel Center (vPSC). Responsibilities include assisting with test strategy, system-level deconfliction, and execution across all testing phases. Experience with enterprise Test Management and ALM methodologies (using platforms like OpenText ALM Octane, Jira/Xray, or Azure DevOps) is required. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Division and requires a highly motivated individual. The Senior Software Engineer will apply broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Agile-based software engineering.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Master’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.
OR, 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.
OR, 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.
Active Secret DoW Clearance (required to start).
Experience with enterprise ALM Tool (e.g., OpenText ALM Octane, Jira/Xray, Azure DevOps, or Micro Focus ALM).
Hands on familiarity with enterprise test automation frameworks and experience building strategies to streamline text execution.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and approving master test strategies, test plans, and final reports across multi-phase testing (QT&E, UAT, OT).
Strong understanding of DoW software acquisition standards, T&E governance, quality metrics, and risk management.
Experience in Air Force Program system/software engineering policies, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoW Cybersecurity regulations and policies.
Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Federal DoW Cybersecurity regulations, policies and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Testing & System Engineering Certification: ISTWQB Certified Tester, Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), or Systems Engineering credentials.
Familiarity with MilPDS, AFPROMs, vMPF, vPSC, or legacy DoD HR Systems.
IAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security+; equivalent or higher certification) . (Highly Desired).

Responsibilities

Preparing/creating, reviewing, and analyzing all types of documentation for: Planning, Requirements, Design, Coding, Support, and Test.
Source code, configuration files and engineering resolution support.
Determining operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
Demonstrating solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and code comments.
Determining and designing system specifications, and standards, and programming/coding and installing solutions.
Improving operations by conducting systems and process analysis plus recommending changes in policies and procedures.
Advising (licensed) software procurements by researching, analyzing, comparing, and documenting results of vendors and products, which may include installation, configuration and testing (of products).
Providing information and recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service related issues.
Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Developing 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.
Evaluating 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).
Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services.
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).
Assist with test strategy, system-level deconfliction, and execution across all testing phases.
Utilize enterprise Test Management and ALM methodologies (utilizing platforms such as OpenText ALM Octane, Jira/Xray, or Azure DevOps).