Principal Software Engineer (.NET)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (.NET): Building and modernizing production-grade SaaS applications with an accent on full technology stack development, legacy system migration, and microservices architecture. Focus on leveraging AI-powered development tools, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring less experienced developers.

Location: Onsite in Westlake, Texas

Company

hirify.global develops and maintains SaaS applications using modern frameworks and cloud platforms.

What you will do

• Write production code daily across the full technology stack.
• Modernize legacy applications and migrate outdated tech stacks to current platforms.
• Design and implement scalable solutions using microservices architecture.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to accelerate feature development.
• Mentor developers through pairing sessions, code reviews, and practical guidance.
• Guide architectural decisions based on proven patterns and pragmatic tradeoffs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Expert-level proficiency in C# and .NET development.
• Strong experience with modern web frameworks (ASP.NET Core, MVC).
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL), Docker, and Kubernetes.

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).

Culture & Benefits

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in helping others grow.
• Equal employment opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination.
• Focus on consistently shipping features and improving team velocity.