Why is this role interesting?

• There are very few companies in the world with the credentials we have. You’ll have an opportunity to support critically important customer missions and work with paradigm-changing technology
• You’ll be supporting one of the largest programs and customers in the company, offering significant visibility of your impact
• The role is critical in positioning Torch.AI as a leader in data infrastructure AI in the market and helps ensure the company is well-positioning for the next stages of growth
• You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills as a Full-Stack Engineer, while also learning from a team of extremely talented and credentialed individuals
• Torch.AI is in the midst of a pivotal, high-growth period, with several initiatives and investments anticipated to fuel hyper-growth across a diverse customer base
• You’ll play a significant role in strengthening Torch.AI’s reputation as one of Forbes Best Startup Employers

A Game-Changing AI Company in the Heart of the Midwest

Torch.AI, the Data Infrastructure AI Pioneers™, are headquartered in Kansas City with offices in Washington, DC. We build AI that makes data easier to use by processing data in-flight and radically evolving analytic and operational capabilities in any IT environment. Our Torch Platform instantly unlocks value from data and provides information needed for humans and machines to be more productive. Partnering with U.S. military forces, our solutions and people support a growing array of national defense capabilities with advanced technology.

At Torch.AI, we’re passionate about building software that solves some of the world’s most challenging problems. We have helped our customers enhance top-secret clearances, stop fraud at massive scales, discover new trends and global events, gain an edge in financial markets, and beyond. We are driven by our mission to unlock human potential and serve our clients in valuable and meaningful ways.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full-stack Engineer with a strong focus on back-end development to join our growing team. As a Full-stack Engineer, you will contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, working both on front-end and back-end technologies to build and scale innovative web applications. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain the server-side components of our applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and seamless user experiences.

What Success Looks Like

• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and front-end developers to define, implement, and iterate on the back-end architecture
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code, utilizing industry best practices and design patterns
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, constantly monitoring and improving performance
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to other team members and ensuring code quality and adherence to coding standards
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Implement and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability of the software
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production and non-production environments, proactively identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously improving technical skills and knowledge, and sharing best practices with the team

What We Value

• B.S. degree in computer science or related field required
• 5+ years of proven work experience as a full-stack engineer
• Demonstrable experience with Apache Nifi, Kafka, Trino
• Experience with ELT, ETL, and APIs
• Analysis of the product to determine the end points as per the requirements
• Well-versed with docker
• Hands on experience on GIT
• Experience working with and deploying and managing commercial cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, & GCE
• Knowledge on ETL, ELT focusing on mapping
• Good to have experience with NiFi-supported scripting languages and writing regular expressions
• Experience creating custom NiFi processors
• Well versed in Java
• Full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
• Work well within a formal team structure and with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working outside and inside (25%/75%) classified environments
• This position REQUIRES an active TS/SCI. TS/SCI with CI Poly is preferred

Work Environment

• This job operates in state-of-the-art, professional office environment
• You will be expected to work out of Torch.AI's Leawood, KS office; limited hybrid/remote days may occasionally be available

Perks & Compensation

• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and benefits package. The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to participate in Torch.AI’s employee equity grant program
• Unlimited PTO
• In-Office Catering for Lunch Every Monday
• Access to company suite at the T-Mobile Center, with tickets to all major events and concerts
• Amazing professional growth opportunity at a high growth start-up
• Passionate, smart, and fun people to work with
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• 11 paid holidays each year

Torch.AI is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.