Principal Software Engineer
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Job overview
Insight Global is hiring a Principal Software Engineer. The company seeks a hands‑on Principal Software Engineer to evaluate, modernize, and lead the future development of business‑critical software applications, partnering directly with executive leadership to assess outsourced platforms, create an in‑house roadmap, and drive long‑term technology strategy.
Key focus areas include Assess existing software architecture, codebase, and vendor‑supported systems, Create a roadmap for bringing software ownership and development in‑house, and Design, develop, and maintain applications using C#, .NET, and SQL Server.
Important skills include C#, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, System Architecture, Evaluating Applications, and Modernization Strategies.
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Full job description
Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on Principal Software Engineer to evaluate, modernize, and lead the future development of our business-critical software applications. This role will partner directly with executive leadership to assess an existing outsourced platform, create a roadmap for internal ownership, and drive our long-term technology strategy.
Responsibilities
Assess existing software architecture, codebase, and vendor-supported systems.
Create a roadmap for bringing software ownership and development in-house.
Design, develop, and maintain applications using C#, .NET, and SQL Server.
Define architecture, development standards, and future-state technology strategy.
Integrate with third-party platforms, APIs, and business systems.
Identify opportunities for automation, AI, and process improvements.
Serve as the technical leader while remaining hands-on with development.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
8+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong expertise in C#, .NET, SQL Server, and system architecture.
Experience evaluating existing applications and developing modernization strategies.
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through deployment.
Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
Experience with cloud technologies, APIs, and enterprise integrations preferred. Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or operational industries.
Experience bringing outsourced or vendor-managed applications in-house.
Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure preferred).
Experience with AI-powered solutions, automation tools, and workflow optimization.
Prior experience leading technical strategy or serving as a software architect/principal engineer.
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