Principal Software Engineer

Location: Westlake, Texas

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

 JOB SUMMARY

We're looking for a pragmatic, hands-on Senior Software Engineer who gets things done. You'll spend significant time writing code while helping elevate the technical skills of the broader team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on modernizing legacy systems, leverages AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to ship features. You'll balance individual contribution with mentorship, helping less experienced developers grow their craft through practical guidance and code review.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Build and Ship

Write production code daily across our full technology stack

Modernize legacy applications and migrate outdated tech stacks to current platforms

Leverage AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to accelerate feature development

Design and implement scalable solutions using microservices architecture

Translate business requirements into working software quickly and efficiently

Lead Through Example

Mentor developers through pairing sessions, code reviews, and practical guidance

Share best practices for AI-assisted development and modern tooling

Guide architectural decisions based on proven patterns and pragmatic tradeoffs

Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

Technical Execution

Develop and maintain SaaS applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms

Implement RESTful APIs and microservices

Work with both relational and NoSQL databases

Build containerized applications with Docker and orchestrate using Kubernetes

Write comprehensive unit tests and participate in the full SDLC

Collaborate across teams on multiple concurrent projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

8+ years of professional software development experience

Proven track record of modernizing legacy systems and tech stack migrations

Strong experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows

History of mentoring and developing junior engineers

Technical Skills

Expert-level proficiency in C# and .NET development

Strong experience with modern web frameworks (ASP.NET Core, MVC)

Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation

Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Comfortable with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

Proficient with Git and modern development workflows

Soft Skills

Bias toward action and shipping working software

Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently

Collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in helping others grow

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with Java development

Background with message queuing systems (ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Familiarity with caching strategies (Redis)

Knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Transportation or logistics industry experience

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You're consistently shipping features and improvements

The team's code quality and development velocity are improving

Legacy systems are being systematically modernized

Developers you mentor are leveling up their skills

You're known as the person who makes things happen

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