Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Job Reference Number: 42213
Employment Type: Full-Time , Hybrid Segment: Elior Corporate
Brand: ENA Corporate
Location: 4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041

Senior Software Engineer - (hybrid schedule in Houston, TX or Minneapolis, MN).

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

We're seeking a 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

Where you'll be working:

This position may be based in Houston, TX or Minneapolis, MN and follows a hybrid work schedule.

Minneapolis Office: 1515 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Houston Corporate Office: 4920 Westway Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77041

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Compensation Range

$130,000.00 to $140,000.00 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 DevOps 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/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 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.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered.


Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

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.

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