Senior Software Engineer

Steel Ridge; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

12 Paid Holidays

Company-paid Short Term Disability

401(k) with 4% Match

Annual Performance Bonuses

Profit-sharing Options

Flex Fridays (Half-days)

Job summary

Steel Ridge in Katy, Texas, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Full-stack) to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications in the Legal Financial Services sector. The role requires 8+ years of experience, proficiency in C#, .NET, and strong collaborative skills. You will lead engineering efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure alignment with business goals. Perks include 20 days PTO, 401(k) match, and annual performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated progression.
• Proven experience leading projects through the full SDLC, from design to deployment.
• Strong proficiency in relational database design.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and guide technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement full-stack web applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams for engineering alignment.
• Own delivery of assigned features and projects end-to-end.
• Mentor and advise early-career engineers.

Skills

C#

.NET

REST APIs

DevOps principles

Git

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Angular

Docker/Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer (Full-stack) is a key technical and leadership role within the Engineering team at Steel Ridge Partners. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable web applications that support innovation in the Legal Financial Services sector.

The engineer collaborates across disciplines to ensure software solutions are well-architected, maintainable, and aligned with client and business goals. Success in this role is defined by technical excellence, problem-solving ability, and collaboration — delivering reliable, maintainable solutions that demonstrate long-term thinking, ownership, and impact across teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement full-stack web applications with a focus on quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Anticipate technical debt, growth, and business needs when making architectural or design decisions
• Lead by example in coding standards, testing, and documentation practices
• Solve complex or ambiguous problems by applying deep technical expertise and creativity beyond standard patterns
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, client services) to ensure engineering work aligns with overall business objectives
• Own delivery of assigned features and projects end-to-end, ensuring outcomes are measurable and support long-term success
• Mentor and advise early-career engineers, fostering a culture of learning and accountability
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, connecting engineering decisions to client impact
• Continuously learn and apply emerging technologies or practices that improve product performance or development efficiency
• Participate in company-wide engineering discussions, strategic initiatives, and process improvement efforts

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated progression in scope and impact
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience leading projects through the full SDLC, from design to deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and relational database design
• Expertise in designing REST APIs and applying software design principles for scalability and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex technical challenges and choose effective approaches for new or unfamiliar work
• Experience mentoring others and guiding technical decisions within a collaborative team setting
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control using Git
• Ability to balance technical precision with business practicality in a consulting environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional self-development
• Advanced familiarity with AI-assisted development tools

Technical Mastery and Application — Applies deep technical expertise across multiple areas of software engineering, anticipates scalability and maintainability needs in system design, produces resilient and well-tested code, and uses creativity to solve non-routine problems.

Problem Solving and Decision Making — Breaks down complex or ambiguous problems logically, chooses appropriate tools and approaches for new challenges, balances innovation with reliability, and exercises sound judgment with minimal oversight.

Collaboration and Leadership — Builds strong relationships across engineering, product, and leadership teams; communicates technical ideas in business-relevant terms; mentors teammates and keeps client needs central to every decision.

Growth and Ownership — Invests in continuous learning, takes initiative to identify and solve systemic or architectural issues, demonstrates reliability and accountability, and contributes ideas that shape both product direction and company culture.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the Legal industry or with Legal Practice Management Systems (Aderant, Elite/3E)
• Familiarity with accounting or financial systems
• Experience designing and architecting enterprise-scale systems
• Exposure to Angular, Angular Material, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, Terraform, and SaaS application design

What We Offer

• 20 days PTO + Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Profit-sharing Options
• Flex Fridays (Half-days)

Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you.