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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Software Engineer, Senior - **Company:** Torch Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Kettering, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Software Applications, Application Testing, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Oracle (Applications), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Bitbucket, Checkmarx, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9019350/application-software-engineer-senior ## About the Role * U.S. Citizen * Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW, OR * BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline 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, 8 of which must be in the DoW. * Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline * Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface) * Must have and maintain a T3/Secret security clearance., * Knowledge and experience with Agile principles, methodologies, and enabling technologies, e.g., Kanban, Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab, CheckMarx, SonarQube, Zephyr. * Cloud platforms, e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI. * General cloud technologies, e.g., elasticity, scalability, IaC, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, on-demand instantiation, containers, Kubernetes, serverless/Lambda * Any or all of the following certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Cloud Practitioner or MS Azure equivalent, Current certification in Oracle/OCI products and/or databases, CompTIA Security +CE, Agile Certifications ## Description As an Application Software Engineer, Senior your duties will include but are not limited to: * Advise and support work that involves the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software. 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