About this opportunity
Steel Ridge lists this Senior Software Engineer opportunity in katy, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Senior Software Engineer (Full-stack) is a key technical and leadership role within the Engineering team at Steel Ridge Partners. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable web applications that support innovation in the Legal Financial Services sector.
The engineer collaborates across disciplines to ensure software solutions are well-architected, maintainable, and aligned with client and business goals. Success in this role is defined by technical excellence, problem-solving ability, and collaboration — delivering reliable, maintainable solutions that demonstrate long-term thinking, ownership, and impact across teams and projects.
Responsibilities
Design, architect, and implement full-stack web applications with a focus on quality, scalability, and maintainability
Anticipate technical debt, growth, and business needs when making architectural or design decisions
Lead by example in coding standards, testing, and documentation practices
Solve complex or ambiguous problems by applying deep technical expertise and creativity beyond standard patterns
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, client services) to ensure engineering work aligns with overall business objectives
Own delivery of assigned features and projects end-to-end, ensuring outcomes are measurable and support long-term success
Mentor and advise early-career engineers, fostering a culture of learning and accountability
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, connecting engineering decisions to client impact
Continuously learn and apply emerging technologies or practices that improve product performance or development efficiency
Participate in company-wide engineering discussions, strategic initiatives, and process improvement efforts
Qualifications
8+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated progression in scope and impact
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience leading projects through the full SDLC, from design to deployment and ongoing maintenance
Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and relational database design
Expertise in designing REST APIs and applying software design principles for scalability and reliability
Demonstrated ability to decompose complex technical challenges and choose effective approaches for new or unfamiliar work
Experience mentoring others and guiding technical decisions within a collaborative team setting
Strong understanding of DevOps principles including CI/CD, automated testing, and version control using Git
Ability to balance technical precision with business practicality in a consulting environment
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional self-development
Advanced familiarity with AI-assisted development tools
Technical Mastery and Application — Applies deep technical expertise across multiple areas of software engineering, anticipates scalability and maintainability needs in system design, produces resilient and well-tested code, and uses creativity to solve non-routine problems.
Problem Solving and Decision Making — Breaks down complex or ambiguous problems logically, chooses appropriate tools and approaches for new challenges, balances innovation with reliability, and exercises sound judgment with minimal oversight.
Collaboration and Leadership — Builds strong relationships across engineering, product, and leadership teams; communicates technical ideas in business-relevant terms; mentors teammates and keeps client needs central to every decision.
Growth and Ownership — Invests in continuous learning, takes initiative to identify and solve systemic or architectural issues, demonstrates reliability and accountability, and contributes ideas that shape both product direction and company culture.
Nice to Have
Experience in the Legal industry or with Legal Practice Management Systems (Aderant, Elite/3E)
Familiarity with accounting or financial systems
Experience designing and architecting enterprise-scale systems
Exposure to Angular, Angular Material, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, Terraform, and SaaS application design
What We Offer
20 days PTO + Sick Time
12 Paid Holidays
Company-paid Short Term Disability
401(k) with 4% Match
Annual Performance Bonuses
Profit-sharing Options
Flex Fridays (Half-days)
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you.
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Worksite address
katy, TX, 77494, US
Who can apply
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