[Hiring] Principal Software Engineer @YourCode

Role Description

We are recruiting for an established US technology consulting organisation seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture, design and delivery of complex enterprise software and cloud solutions. This is a highly technical, hands-on opportunity combining software engineering, Microsoft Azure architecture, system design, pre-sales and client-facing consulting.

• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise software applications, cloud infrastructure and complex system integrations.
• Work extensively with Microsoft Azure, C#/.NET, modern frontend frameworks and cloud-native technologies.
• Remain hands-on with engineering, contributing code, building proof of concepts, reviewing technical solutions and resolving complex issues.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure as code and secure cloud deployments.
• Support technical pre-sales, including client discovery, proposals, RFP responses, solution architecture and project estimations.
• Work directly with enterprise clients, translating business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across software engineering teams without necessarily having direct reports.
• Collaborate with AI, data science, automation and cloud engineering specialists.
• Contribute to AI-enabled software development and the integration of emerging technologies.
• Approximately 50–70% of the role will involve billable client delivery, alongside pre-sales and technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Principal Software Engineer, Staff Engineer, Lead Developer, Software Architect or similar.
• Strong hands-on C#/.NET software development experience.
• Proven Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and deployment experience.
• Excellent system design skills, including distributed applications, APIs, integrations and scalable software architecture.
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with React, TypeScript or similar modern frontend technologies.
• Strong understanding of security, authentication, databases and production engineering.
• Experience working directly with clients or senior business stakeholders.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts, influence architectural decisions and support technical pre-sales.
• A hands-on approach to engineering, with a willingness to contribute directly to technical delivery.

Requirements

• Technology consulting or professional services background.
• Experience supporting enterprise pre-sales, RFPs and solution estimation.
• AI/LLM integrations, agentic development or AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Python, SQL, messaging technologies and enterprise integrations.
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership across multiple projects.

Benefits

• Base salary of $180,000 – $220,000 USD.
• Fully remote working available across the United States.
• Indianapolis preferred, with Minneapolis, Charlotte and Phoenix also attractive locations.
• High-impact technical leadership without moving away from hands-on engineering.
• Opportunity to work across enterprise software, cloud architecture and AI-enabled projects.
• Exposure to complex technical challenges and senior client stakeholders.
• Potential progression into broader engineering leadership.