Principal Software Engineer

Job Reference Number: 35069
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Segment: Elior Corporate
Brand: ENA Corporate
State: Texas (US-TX)

Principal Software Engineer

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

We’re seeking an Principal Software Engineer to design, build, and modernize critical in-house applications for a leading food service operations provider. This role blends hands-on software development with technical leadership, owning application architecture while actively coding, setting development standards, and mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, secure middle-office and B2B solutions that support business operations.

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

This role is open to candidates based in Houston, TX;
Pittsburgh, PA; or Minneapolis, MN.

Compensation Range: $ to $ based on experience.

What You’ll Do:

Strategy, Governance & Process

• Define and implement governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for the development, deployment, and maintenance of custom applications.
• Establish SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and change management processes to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Partner with IT leadership to align custom application development with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards.
• Evaluate and implement tools and methodologies to improve code quality, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain documentation for technical standards, development guidelines, and application portfolios.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate 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 strategic needs and technical implementation.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, fostering alignment and understanding.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems and improve overall application performance and maintainability.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies that can enhance development efficiency and user experience.
• Champion a Dev Ops culture and advocate for automation, monitoring, and proactive application management.

Technical Leadership & Hands-On Development

• Lead design and development of custom web and enterprise applications, 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 that implementations meet design and performance requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex system issues.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Lead and build:
  Own…