Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Engineers (2) + Lead Software Engineer (1) – Cloud / Full-Stack (Contract-to-Hire) - Hybrid on-site in Houston, TX (Spring, TX) We are partnering with a leading organization undergoing a large-scale technology transformation focused on modernizing software delivery, improving system performance, and transitioning to a cloud-first architecture. We are hiring two (2) Senior Software Engineers and one (1) Lead Software Engineer to support this initiative.

These roles are ideal for engineers who can build systems from scratch, modernize existing applications, and contribute to scalable, service-based architectures within a product-driven environment. What You’ll Do (All Roles) Design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications and services Contribute to both greenfield development and modernization of existing systems Help break down monolithic applications into microservices / modular architectures Develop APIs, backend services, and system integrations Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native engineering practices Troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability and performance Lead Software Engineer – Additional Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across engineering teams Drive architecture decisions and best practices Mentor and guide engineers (code quality, design thinking, delivery) Partner with stakeholders to align engineering solutions with business goals Help shape engineering standards and scalable delivery processes Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and leadership teams

Required Qualifications (All Roles) 5+ years (Senior) / 8+ years (Lead) of software engineering experience Strong programming expertise in:
Java OR .NET / C# Hands-on cloud experience:
Azure preferred AWS acceptable if able to transition to Azure Experience building APIs and working within distributed / service-based systems Solid understanding of:
Microservices architecture RESTful services CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native development principles Experience working on both new builds and existing system enhancements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, etc.) Application modernization experience (monolith ? microservices) Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, etc.) Experience working in Agile / product-based teams Strong system design and architectural thinking What We’re Looking For Engineers who think in systems, not just code T-shaped skillsets (breadth across stack + depth in one area) Strong ownership mindset — able to build and deliver end-to-end Ability to operate in a fast-moving transformation environment Why This Opportunity High-impact roles within a major technology transformation Opportunity to influence architecture, engineering practices, and team structure Work on modern cloud technologies and scalable systems Collaborative, product-focused engineering environment Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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