**Who We Are:** We are a national, innovative, high-growth software company devoted to K12 education administration. Our products beat the competition by focusing on all business operations of K12 schools, including both financial and school nutrition management. We have a deep understanding of K12 school systems and regulations, with a focus on providing creative, integrated and user-friendly solutions supported by excellent customer service. Our workforce is talented, loyal, dedicated and highly enthusiastic. This is a fantastic career opportunity for the right individual. We offer challenging work in a team environment. We respect each other and collaborate for continuous improvement. We are the experts in our product lines and we anticipate the needs of our customers. Our customers say we work efficiently and always strive to provide the proper solution. We have achieved this by building relationships based upon: expertise, patience, attentiveness, clear positive communication, tenacity, and a calm presence. LINQ is on a mission to empower central office heroes who make K-12 districts and schools stronger. LINQ improves efficiency, optimizes performance, and manages compliance through its suite of administrative, financial, and nutritional solutions; allowing administrators to make a bigger impact for their staff, students, and communities. LINQ is the first company to deliver a full suite of integrated solutions to manage operations at the state, district, and school levels. LINQ has helped over 30,000 schools and served over 17 million students to increase K-12 potential. **LINQ’s Values:** • Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained. • Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships. • Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset. Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation. • Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force. **About The Team:** Join the LINQ Nutrition team as a Senior Principal Engineer and lead the charge in transforming school district nutrition management worldwide. Our LINQ Nutrition SaaS Platform serves as the backbone for nutrition management, empowering school districts with a fully configurable web application that streamlines inventory, ordering, recipe management, and point-of-sale processes. As a senior leader, you'll play a key role in driving technical innovation and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions. **About The Role:** As a Senior Principal Engineer at LINQ Nutrition, you will act as a technical visionary and leader within our cross-functional team, shaping the architecture and future of our platform. You will own the design and development of complex, business-critical applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of functionality, scalability, and quality. Collaborating closely with product owners, architects, and other engineers, you’ll provide thought leadership and mentor team members to achieve technical excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, driving innovation, and delivering impactful results in a team-oriented environment. If you’re passionate about building cutting-edge, maintainable software that empowers our customers, we’d love to hear from you. **Primary Objectives:** + **Technical Leadership** – Drive the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-level applications and establish engineering best practices across the team. + **Strategic Vision** – Shape the technical roadmap for LINQ Nutrition’s platform and influence broader technical strategies within the organization. + **Mentorship and Collaboration** – Guide and mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. **What You’ll Be Doing:** + Architecting and developing a robust web-based SaaS platform using .NET Core, .NET Framework, Angular, AngularJS, and Microsoft SQL. + Leading efforts to integrate cutting-edge AWS tools and features to optimize scalability and performance. + Collaborating with Product Teams to define and refine technical requirements and translate them into scalable solutions. + Driving end-to-end technical design discussions to ensure optimal solution architecture, efficiency, maintainability, and scalability. + Overseeing code quality and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices through code reviews, testing, and documentation. + Taking ownership of large-scale projects, delivering them on time while maintaining exceptional quality. + Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in both technology and processes, driving meaningful change across the organization. **What We Are Looking For:** + Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. + A proven track record of at least 10 years in software development, with a significant focus on .NET technologies, architecture, and cloud solutions. + Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems. + Deep knowledge of modern development practices, including microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development. + Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Demonstrated leadership experience, mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional teams. **What Will Make You Stand Out:** + Extensive experience with Microsoft .NET Framework/Core. + Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, AngularJS/Angular, and front-end development. + Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud-native architectures. + Prior experience in EdTech or a related field. + Experience with large-scale SaaS platforms. **The Tech:** .Net Framework/Core, C#, Typescript, AngularJS/Angular, Git, SQL, CSS, HTML, AWS Services **Travel Requirements:** + Less than 10% **Closing from Default - All locations** **Total Rewards:** Remote working environment Ability to work in a physical office, if near one of our offices (Wilmington, Irvine, and Austin) One America 401k plan with 4% employer matching on total earnings, not just base (100% fully vested) Company Bonus Plan or Target Sales Commission Plan Flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan Paid Parental Leave Policy 10 paid holidays 16 hours of paid volunteer time Blue Cross Blue Shield benefit network (medical/dental/vision) Low-deductible PPO option or HDHP option with employer contributed HSA Dental with child orthodontia 100% Employer paid Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Health and wellness benefits including gym and Headspace reimbursement Professional development opportunities **EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:** LINQ is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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