Principal Software Architect

ManpowerGroup; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Drug

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending (FSA)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Principal Software Architect for our client in Appleton, WI. You will own end-to-end technical architecture across the product portfolio, lead modernization to a cloud-native, API-first SaaS platform, and set architectural standards with tech and security leaders.

You will collaborate with product, cloud infrastructure, and AI teams to adopt AI-augmented development practices and ensure scalable, cost-efficient Azure solutions while aligning with enterprise goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in CS/CE or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 4+ years in a senior architectural role on SaaS/enterprise platforms.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft stack: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server/Azure SQL.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture across the product portfolio.
• Lead migration from legacy systems to cloud-native, API-first SaaS platform; focus on design, tech selection, integration patterns.
• Collaborate with technology leadership, product teams, and security to set architectural standards and guardrails.
• Define and implement AI-augmented engineering practices within the development lifecycle.
• Partner with cloud teams to design scalable, cost-efficient Azure solutions for modernization.

Skills

C#

.NET

ASP.NET Core

SQL Server / Azure SQL

Cloud architecture (Azure)

AI tooling (Copilot / Anthropic)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Anthropic tools

Job description

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, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Principal Software Architect

Location: Appleton, WI

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.

What's in it for me?

• 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.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• 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

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.