Principal Software Engineer

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, modernization, and delivery of critical enterprise applications. This hybrid role is based in Houston with opportunities in Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, offering a base salary of $130,000–$140,000 plus bonus.

You will balance technical leadership with real coding, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of .NET experience, strong OO design, and expertise in Angular, EF, SQL Server,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional .NET application development experience.
• Experience building highly scalable enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture patterns.
• Proven ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modernize enterprise web applications and business systems.
• Lead architecture discussions and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Write high-quality production code and participate actively in development efforts.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor fellow engineers.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and system issues.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Work closely with product, infrastructure, architecture, and security teams.

Skills

Angular

Entity Framework

SQL Server

OOP

DevOps & CI/CD

DDD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Job description

Hybrid | Houston, TX, Minneapolis, MN, or Pittsburgh, PA $130,000 - $140,000 Base Salary + Bonus Opportunity

Architect. Develop. Influence.

A growing organization in the food service and operations technology space is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, modernization, and delivery of critical enterprise applications that support operational excellence and business growth.

This position offers a unique blend of technical leadership and hands‑on software development, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys building scalable solutions while working directly with business stakeholders to solve real‑world challenges.

You’ll play a key role in shaping application architecture, mentoring developers, driving modernization initiatives, and collaborating with teams across the United States and Europe.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This is not a traditional architect role and not a pure development position.

The successful candidate will:

• Partner directly with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor between technical teams and business leaders.
• Remain heavily involved in software development and solution delivery.
• Influence technical direction, architecture standards, and development best practices.
• Collaborate with international product and engineering teams.

Success in this role requires a strong balance of:

• Business acumen
• Software engineering leadership

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Technical Leadership

• Design, develop, and modernize enterprise web applications and business systems.
• Lead architecture discussions and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Write high-quality production code and participate actively in development efforts.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor fellow engineers.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and system issues.

Business Partnership & Collaboration

• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Work closely with product, infrastructure, architecture, and security teams.
• Build strong partnerships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Governance & Process Improvement

• Establish and enhance SDLC processes and development standards.
• Support DevOps initiatives, CI/CD automation, and release governance.
• Champion continuous improvement across development practices and tooling.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
• Drive modernization of legacy applications.
• Help shape the future technology roadmap for key business systems.

Required Technical Experience

• Angular
• Entity Framework
• SQL Server
• Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP)
• DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Preferred Experience

• Containerization Technologies
• Service-Oriented Architectures
• AI/ML Exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional .NET application development experience.
• Experience building highly scalable enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of modern software architecture patterns.
• Proven ability to balance technical leadership with hands‑on development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international engineering and product teams.
• Occasional travel may be required, including domestic and international project meetings.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with titles such as:

• Principal Software Engineer
• Software Architect
• Lead Software Engineer
• Lead Full Stack Developer
• Senior Application Architect
• Staff Software Engineer
• Technical Lead

Why Explore This Opportunity?

• Lead high‑impact application modernization initiatives.
• Influence architecture decisions and engineering strategy.
• Stay actively involved in coding and solution delivery.
• Collaborate with global product and engineering teams.
• Work on business‑critical platforms that directly impact operational success.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and long‑term growth opportunity.

If you're a senior engineer who enjoys combining architecture, stakeholder engagement, and hands‑on development, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while continuing to build and innovate.

“Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits,

EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type

of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by

law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.”

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