Principal Software Engineer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead, design, build, and modernize critical in-house applications for a leading food service operations provider, blending hands-on development with technical leadership. Highlights: 1. Lead design and development of custom web and enterprise applications. 2. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in food service technology. 3. Mentor and grow developers while advancing technical leadership skills. Apply Now Job Reference Number: 35069 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid  Segment: Elior Corpore Brand: ENA Corpore Ste: Texas (US-TX)    Principal Software Engineer  Build the future of food service technology — Lead, code, and innove. We’re seeking an Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and modernize critical in-house applicions for a leading food service operions provider. This role blends hands-on software development with technical leadership, owning applicion architecture while actively coding, setting development standards, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, secure middle-office and B2B solutions th support business operions. You’ll work on high-impact, in-house digital applicions, including:      Front-office (B2C and B2B) applicions Middle-office systems th optimize operions and drive efficiency across the business   This role is open to candides based in Houston, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; or Minneapolis, MN. Compension Range: $130,000.00 to $140,000.00 based on experience.    Wh You’ll Do:   Stregy, Governance & Process Define and implement governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for the development, deployment, and maintenance of custom applicions. Establish SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and change management processes to ensure consistency and quality across projects. Partner with IT leadership to align custom applicion development with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards. Evalue and implement tools and methodologies to improve code quality, version control, and CI/CD pipelines. Cree and maintain documention for technical standards, development guidelines, and applicion portfolios.   Collaborion & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with business stakeholders to transle functional requirements into technical solutions. Collabore with infrastructure, architecture, and security teams to ensure scalable, secure, and performant solutions. Serve as the technical liaison between business units and IT, bridging the gap between stregic needs and technical implemention. Communice technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, fostering alignment and understanding.   Continuous Improvement & Innovion Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems and improve overall applicion performance and maintainability. Research and recommend emerging technologies th can enhance development efficiency and user experience. Champion a DevOps culture and advoce for automion, monitoring, and proactive applicion management.   Technical Leadership & Hands-On Development Lead design and development of custom web and enterprise applicions, including both front-end and back-end components. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern technologies and frameworks (e.g., specific tech skills we are looking for) Provide technical mentorship and code reviews to other developers, promoting continuous learning and adherence to standards. Drive solution design sessions, reviewing architecture and ensuring th implementions meet design and performance requirements. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system issues.   Wh We’re Looking For: Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance applicions. Strong skills in C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, and Entity Framework. Experience with Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Microservices, and development best practices. Cloud development experience (preferably Microsoft Azure) and DevOps (CI/CD). Solid understanding of dabases (SQL Server) and object-oriented programming. Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communicion skills.   Qualificions: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or reled field. 5+ years of professional .NET development experience. Experience with Azure services (AKS, Functions, App Services, Da Lake, Da Factory, Logic Apps). Familiarity with service-oriented architectures and containerizion. Front-end development experience with Angular. AI/ML experience is a plus but not required.   Why You’ll Love This Role: Lead and build: Own architecture decisions while staying hands-on with coding. Impact food service delivery: Develop critical middle-office and B2B applicions th enhance operional efficiency and customer experience. Multiple locions: Join a team in Houston, Pittsburgh, or Minneapolis. Innovion-first culture: Collabore with talented engineers on cutting-edge solutions. Mentor and grow: Develop your team while advancing your own technical leadership skills.   Preferred Certificions: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associe Certified Software Development Professional Certified Solutions Architect Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)   ✨ Ready to lead, code, and drive innovion the forefront of food service delivery? Apply today!   This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered.  About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nional origin, sexual oriention, gender identity, disability or protected veteran stus. We are committed to diversity and encourage applicions from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corpore office or one of our brand segments. Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed. Apply Now