Principal Software Engineer

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a client in Houston, TX. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting modern software solutions from concept through production. This individual will develop full-stack applications and cloud-native services, drive architecture and engineering best practices, leverage AI-assisted development tools, and ensure applications are secure, scalable, and reliable. The role also includes mentoring engineers, improving delivery standards, and taking ownership of production systems and their performance. This position is looking to pay $90-100/hr. Skills and Requirements 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years at a Staff or Principal level Expertise in a modern backend language (C#, .NET, Java, Python, Go, or Node.js). Experience with React, Angular, or Vue. Strong background in automated testing, including Playwright. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience owning and supporting production applications. Extensive familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code. Strong understanding of secure software development practices and application security tooling. Experience in regulated environments (CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001). Azure or Azure Government Cloud experience. Experience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor. Knowledge of software supply chain security, policy-as-code, and cloud-native architectures. 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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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