(55B) Experienced Staff Software Engineer

Alliance HCM; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health, vision, dental, life, and

LTD insurance

401k with employer match

Personal and professional development

Tax team exposure

Entrepreneurial culture

Direct exposure to leadership

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Alliance HCM in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Experienced Staff Software Engineer to shape the architectural roadmap for our core HCM and payroll systems. You will lead technical discovery and guide the design of scalable solutions that empower nationwide clients.

In this full-time role, you will collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate emerging technologies, build prototypes, and mitigate risks before development begins, with direct exposure to leadership and high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience operating as a high-level technical contributor, such as a staff engineer, principal engineer, or lead engineer.
• Ability to design and guide scalable technical architectures.
• Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical future by designing and overseeing the architectural roadmap.
• Lead technical discovery for major initiatives and transform ideas into designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate tech options, prototype, and mitigate risks.

Skills

High-level technical contributor

Technical architecture design

Leadership & decision-making

C# / .NET experience

Job description

Are you energized by influencing technical direction, shaping architecture, and turning innovative ideas into scalable reality? If so, Alliance HCM is looking for an Experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our full-time team in The Woodlands, TX. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned technical professional who wants to make a meaningful impact on products used by businesses nationwide.

PAY

We offer our Experienced Staff Software Engineer a competitive salary.

BENEFITS

• 100% paid health, vision, dental, life, and LTD insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Personal and professional development
• Help build and shape a great tax team
• Entrepreneurial culture
• Direct exposure to leadership and high-impact client projects
• Team-oriented environment where your work drives real client outcomes

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR FAMILY-ORIENTED BUSINESS?

At Alliance, we're on a mission to be the largest independent human capital management (HCM) company in the U.S.! We empower small to mid-sized businesses with our innovative, cloud-based technology and unique single-database platform for managing payroll, HR, benefits, onboarding, and more. As the second-largest privately held payroll provider in the nation, we're dedicated to delivering top-notch HCM solutions. When you join our dynamic team, you'll find more than just a job; you'll be part of a supportive community that celebrates your success and inspires you to reach new heights. Let's grow together and make a lasting impact!

DO YOU MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS?

• Extensive experience operating as a high-level technical contributor, such as a staff engineer, principal engineer, or lead engineer
• Demonstrated ability to design and guide scalable technical architectures
• Strong problem-solving, technical leadership, and decision-making skills

Experience working within C# and .NET enterprise ecosystems is preferred.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN EXPERIENCED STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER?

In this full-time role, you'll help shape the technical future of Alliance HCM by designing and overseeing the architectural roadmap for our core HCM and payroll systems. You'll lead technical discovery efforts for major initiatives, transforming complex ideas into actionable designs that support long-term success. Throughout your day, you'll collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate emerging technologies, develop prototypes and proofs of concept, and help reduce technical risks before development begins.

Join a company where your experience, ideas, and technical leadership can make a lasting impact.