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# Principal Engineer, Enterprise AI & Intelligent Automation

- **Company:** AllSTEM Connections
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Multitier Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, DevOps, Object-Oriented Software Development, Rapid Prototyping Process, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Powerapps, Docker
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7a033d0d-2055-42d9-aae3-240335dd5dde

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
Professional Experience:
7+ years in software engineering with a focus on scalable, n-tier architectures.
Proven track record of delivering real-world AI or automation solutions that provide measurable business impact.
Technical Mastery:
Strong background in object-oriented programming (C# or Java).
Expert-level proficiency in the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps/Automate).
Hands-on experience integrating AI assistants or LLMs into enterprise workflows.
Experience leading technical workstreams and guiding offshore resources.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with the Azure stack, SQL, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular).
Familiarity with DevOps, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
Background in supporting accounting, inventory, or complex operational functions. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

## Description

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Principal Software Engineer to serve as the lead subject matter expert for AI-enabled engineering and intelligent business automation. In this role, you will design and deploy scalable, AI-driven solutions that transform business operations. You will balance deep full-stack engineering fundamentals with modern low/no-code platforms to rapidly prototype and deliver high-value automations. As a technical leader, you will influence global AI strategy, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and partner with executive stakeholders to solve complex operational challenges in a fast-paced, evolving environment., Technical Leadership: Act as the primary authority on AI, automation, and modern engineering practices. Guide solution design and influence long-term automation strategy and governance.
Full-Stack AI Development: Architect and deploy end-to-end AI-enabled solutions. Develop custom integrations using cloud-based AI services and LLM-powered tools while leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform for rapid delivery.
Rapid Prototyping: Transition concepts into production-ready automations that address real-world challenges in areas such as finance, operations, or supply chain.
Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to engineers, offshore teams, and citizen developers. Conduct code reviews and establish sustainable development patterns and clean coding standards.
Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate directly with business leaders to translate complex workflows into effective, AI-powered technical requirements.
Continuous Innovation: Evaluate emerging AI technologies and methodologies to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of the intelligent automation landscape.


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