• Lead Software Engineer

    Elior North America (Houston, TX)


    Job Reference Number:** **33230

     

    Employment Type:** **Full-Time** **,** **Onsite

     

    Segment:** **Elior Corporate

     

    Brand:** **Elior North America Corporate

     

    State:** **Texas (US-TX)

     

    Lead Software Engineer

     

    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**

     

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

    What You’ll Do

    + 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.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Proven experience designing scalable, high-performance applications.

    + Strong skills in **C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, and Entity Framework.**

    + Experience with **Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Microservices,** and development best practices.Cloud development experience (preferably **Microsoft Azure** ) and DevOps (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 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.

    Preferred Certifications

    + Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

    + Certified Software Development Professional

    + Certified Solutions Architect

    + Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

    • Ready to lead, code, and drive innovation at the forefront of food service delivery? Apply today!

    About Elior North America:

    Elior North America is 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 take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

     

    At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

     

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