INTL Principal Software Engineer

Post Date

Apr 02, 2026

Location

Spring,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77389
US
Jun 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

HOU-e63b714f-4e66-4144-92ff-c39452d1f1fc

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A customer in Spring, TX is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to sit in their Pune, India office. This person needs to have a deep expertise in coding, system design, and modern cloud development. This person will lead the design of scalable, maintainable, and high‑performance software systems. In addition, they will apply advanced design patterns, architectural principles, and modern engineering approaches. They will also
guide teams in designing APIs, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud‑native architectures. In addition, they will write high quality, production‑ready code in Java and JavaScript and dive into complex codebases to troubleshoot issues, refactor components, and model best practices. Lastly, they will establish and enforce coding standards, testing strategies, and engineering excellence. This position is looking to pay between $25-35/hr.

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Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in a Software Development role and previous Principal experience

Strong proficiency in Java and JavaScript

Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud‑native development

Deep understanding of software design patterns and architectural best practices

Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence engineering teams

Experience working with American companies or distributed global teams

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.