Lead Software Engineer

Job Reference Number: 35069

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Segment: Elior Corporate

Brand: ENA Corporate

State: Texas (US-TX)

Location Options: Houston, TX;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Minneapolis, MN

Build the future of food service technology — lead, code, and innovate.

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical software applications for a leading Food Service Operations provider. This role combines hands‑on coding with technical leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape architecture, mentor team members, and deliver scalable solutions that bring the middle office and B2B applications to the forefront of food service delivery.

You’ll work on high‑impact, in‑house digital applications, including:

• Front‑office (B2C and B2B) applications
• Middle‑office systems that optimize operations and drive efficiency across the business

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable solutions.
• Build, test, and maintain high‑quality code while following best practices and coding standards.
• Integrate UX/UI designs into functional applications.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Mentor and guide engineering team members, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Document technical solutions and ensure knowledge sharing across the team.

• Proven experience designing scalable, high‑performance applications.
• Strong skills in C#, JavaScript/Type Script, Angular, and Entity Framework.
• Experience with Clean Architecture, Domain‑Driven Design (DDD), Microservices, and development best practices.
• Cloud development experience (preferably Microsoft Azure) and Dev Ops (CI/CD).
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL Server) and object‑oriented programming.
• Ability to balance hands‑on coding with leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional .NET development experience.
• Experience with Azure services (AKS, Functions, App Services, Data Lake, Data Factory, Logic Apps).
• Familiarity with service‑oriented architectures and containerization.
• Front‑end development experience with Angular.
• AI/ML experience is a plus but not required.

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Developer Associate
• Certified Software Development Professional
• Certified Solutions Architect
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

• Lead and build:
  Own architecture decisions while staying hands‑on with coding.
• Impact food service delivery:
  Develop critical middle‑office and B2B applications that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Multiple locations:
  Join a team in Houston, Pittsburgh, or Minneapolis.
• Innovation‑first culture:
  Collaborate with talented engineers on cutting‑edge solutions.
• Mentor and grow:
  Develop your team while advancing your own technical leadership skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all employees.

Disclaimer:
This job description can be revised by management as needed.