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Software Programmers Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Principal Software Engineer

Spring, TX ยท On-site

$124K - $166K/yr

Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack Location: Spring TX - Hybrid (3-4 days/week onsite) Duration: 12 months Summary This role is ideal for a software engineer with strong Java and JavaScript ...

Software Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in various languages, like Java, Ruby on Rails or .NET programming languages (e ...

Software Developer

TX ยท On-site

Software Developer Location: Houston TX. Greenway Plaza, 77046 - 4 days/week onsite Duration: 6 months CTH The job purpose is to provide technical expertise for the implementation and support of ...

The software engineer will also review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. The engineer will also resolve software reported problems. The ...

The software engineer will also review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. The engineer will also resolve software reported problems. The ...

Software Developer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Software Engineering Company: Singletonet About Singletonet Singletonet is a technology solutions company specializing in enterprise software development, digital platform engineering, and system ...

Software Engineering firm is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and install software solutions. The successful candidate will be able to build high-quality, innovative ...

Software Engineering firm is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and install software solutions. The successful candidate will be able to build high-quality, innovative ...

Software Engineer

Houston, TX ยท Remote

$60 - $75/hr

Software Engineer (Remote USA) | $60-$75 per Hour Do You Want to Build Software That Shapes the Future? At Bridgepoint Works , we're not just about concrete and steel were about cutting-edge ...

Software Engineer Location: Houston, TX Duration:12+ Months Rate: DOE The contract Software Engineer is a critical member of a cross-functional product team responsible for the design, development ...

Software Engineer

Katy, TX ยท On-site

$80 - $100/hr

The Software Engineer (Full-stack) is a core contributor within the Engineering team at Steel Ridge Partners. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining reliable, scalable web ...

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The software engineer will also review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. The engineer will also resolve software reported problems. The ...

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

The software engineer will also review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. The engineer will also resolve software reported problems. The ...

Senior Software Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

The software engineer will also review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. The engineer will also resolve software reported problems. The ...

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How much do software programmers jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for software programmers in Houston, TX is $51.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.02 and $60.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Software Programmers job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,970 per year, or $51.9 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer

Spring, TX โ€ข On-site

NAVA Software Solutions
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$124K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack
Details:
Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack
Location: Spring TX - Hybrid (3-4 days/week onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Summary
This role is ideal for a software engineer with strong Java and JavaScript fundamentals (or deep C#/.NET experience and a demonstrated ability to transition to Java), and hands-on experience with React is preferred. The successful candidate will have a proven track record applying modern software engineering practices to build and modernize enterprise applications. They are passionate about continuous learning, embrace a growth mindset, and are eager to leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining high standards of code quality, security, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Java (Spring Boot), React, and related technologies

  • Lead the modernization of legacy and monolithic applications into modular services and microservices, including API design, data migration strategies, and gradual decomposition of legacy codebases

  • Build responsive, accessible, and performant React-based UIs with reusable components and maintainable state management.

  • Develop secure, well-structured back-end services and REST APIs, ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and data protection

  • Use AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, documentation quality, test coverage, and refactoring safety, while exercising judgment and code review discipline

  • Champion engineering best practices including code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability

  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Required Experience & Skills
  • 5-8 years of hands-on software development experience in modern tech stacks

  • Strong proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, and REST API design. Experience with C# and .Net Core will be considered with exposure to Java

  • Solid experience with React, and/or JavaScript; experience migrating from legacy front-end frameworks (e.g., AngularJS) to React is highly desirable.

  • Experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.

  • Experience with Cloud Development provisioning and configuring resources such as Functions, App Services and APIM in Azure Cloud or AWS equivalent.

  • Previously implemented event-driven architecture

  • Well versed in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions etc.)

  • Comfortable working in Agile teams and collaborating across product management, QA, and operations

  • Accustomed to collaborating with architecture, security, and DevOps teams

  • Strong communication skills and a growth mindset. actively seeks feedback, experiments with new tools and patterns, and shares learnings with the team

  • Enthusiasm for using AI-based coding assistants responsibly to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and support knowledge sharing

Nice to Have Experience
  • Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS)

  • Familiar with concepts such as MCP servers, RAG applications and the use of Graph databases

  • Exposure to observability and the use of open telemetry to instrument code

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)

  • Experience modularizing or decomposing monolithic applications (even if partial or within specific domains/modules).

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About NAVA Software Solutions

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NAVA is a strategic partner for companies seeking to develop or customize software and products. Our team of experts leverages cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge to provide customized solutions that drive business success. Whether you're looking to improve your operations, increase efficiency, or bring a new product to market, NAVA has the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals. Trust us to be your partner in software and product development.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Rocky Hill, CT, US

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