Principal Software Architect
What's the Job?
Own and shape the end-to-end technical architecture across the company's product portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and modernization efforts.
Lead the transition from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-native, API-first SaaS platform, focusing on system design, technology selection, and integration patterns.
Collaborate closely with technology leadership, product teams, and security experts to establish architectural standards, best practices, and guardrails.
Define and implement AI-augmented engineering practices, including safe and effective use of AI tools and frameworks within the development lifecycle.
Partner with cloud infrastructure teams to design resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, supporting platform modernization and operational excellence.
What's Needed?
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 4+ years in a senior architectural role on SaaS or enterprise platforms.
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, including C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server/Azure SQL.
- Proven experience leading legacy-to-modern migration projects, such as monolith decomposition and API extraction.
- Hands-on experience with AI-augmented development tools like Microsoft Copilot and Anthropic suite, with a clear understanding of their impact on software architecture.
About the Role
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, collaborative spirit, and technical leadership, which will align successfully in the organization.
Location
Appleton, WI
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead innovative platform modernization initiatives in a dynamic environment.
- Work with cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies, shaping the future of enterprise software.
- Collaborate with a talented and diverse team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to impactful projects that support regulatory compliance and data security.
- Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values strategic foresight and entrepreneurial spirit.
Pay
- Weekly Pay
Schedule
- Varies
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Collaborative Spirit
- Technical Leadership
- Microsoft Technology Stack Expertise
- Legacy-to-Modern Migration Experience
- AI-Augmented Development Tools Proficiency
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
Pay
- 401(k), Plus Match