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# Software Engineer Team Lead

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Database Applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.houstonjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3451605431&tx=KP9595FFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Provide technical leadership through mentorship, design oversight, and hands-on support without focusing primarily on people management or task administration. Requirements - 10 to 20 years of software engineering experience, including prior responsibility as a team lead or engineering leader.
 * Strong hands-on expertise with .NET and C# in enterprise application development environments.
 * Solid experience building front-end solutions with Angular.
 * Proficiency with SQL Server and designing or supporting data-driven applications.
 * Practical experience with Azure technologies, including application hosting, serverless components, monitoring, and messaging services.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across onsite teams, offshore teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
 * Comfortable working onsite in Houston, Texas at least four days per week, with flexibility for additional in-office presence as needed. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Lead technical design and contribute directly to development efforts, dedicating the majority of time to coding, solution architecture, and problem-solving.
 * Build, enhance, and support web applications using C#, .NET, Angular, SQL Server, and Azure services such as App Services, Functions, monitoring, and messaging components.
 * Drive modernization initiatives for existing systems while ensuring ongoing reliability, performance, and maintainability of current applications.
 * Partner with engineering team members across regions to coordinate development efforts, share technical guidance, and maintain delivery quality.
 * Work closely with business and technology stakeholders across the department to translate needs into scalable software solutions.
 * Establish and improve CI/CD practices to strengthen release processes, development efficiency, and code quality.
 * Incorporate AI-assisted development tools and emerging agent-based workflows into engineering practices to improve speed and output quality.