Principal Software Engineer
Description Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern AI-enabled software solutions for our team. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership across backend services, intelligent workflow orchestration, and responsive user experiences. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in scalable application architecture and enjoys partnering with product, design, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, high-performing systems. Responsibilities: Lead full lifecycle software delivery, from technical planning and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing enhancement. Create and refine agentic AI workflows that support intelligent automation and improve application capabilities. Develop robust server-side applications using Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI, or Node.js frameworks including Express and NestJS. Build and support API layers using RESTful and GraphQL approaches to enable reliable integration across web platforms and services. Engineer React-based interfaces that connect smoothly with backend systems and provide a consistent user experience. Design scalable microservices and distributed application components that support reliability, flexibility, and future growth. Improve system efficiency by tuning application performance, refining database interactions, and optimizing cloud resource consumption. Apply strong security practices by implementing authentication, authorization, and safeguards aligned with modern software standards. Oversee automated delivery processes and container-based deployments using CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and related tooling. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and respond to production issues through monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution in cloud environments.
Requirements
At least 8 years of experience building and delivering software applications in production environments. Strong programming capability in Python or Node.js, with experience developing maintainable backend services. Demonstrated experience creating front-end applications with React. Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases, including platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. Solid understanding of API design principles and asynchronous application behavior. Experience using Git within collaborative software development teams. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to work effectively across multiple priorities. Commitment to producing clean, well-structured, and well-documented code. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.