Principal Software Architect

Our client, a leading organization in the technology and enterprise software sector, is seeking a Principal Software Architect to join their team. As a Principal Software Architect, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting cross‑functional product teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, collaborative spirit, and technical leadership.

Job Title: Principal Software Architect

Location: Appleton, WI

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay