Principal Software Architect

Vaco; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco seeks a Senior Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise cloud, data, and AI solutions in the Hartford, CT area. You will shape scalable architectures, drive cloud migration, and develop AI/data platform capabilities while mentoring engineering teams.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in technical leadership, and deep expertise in Azure, C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior architecture or technical leadership role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, cloud data platforms, and application modernization.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud and enterprise application architectures.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop AI and data platform solutions to support business operations.
• Establish architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and design guidance to engineering teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver enterprise technology solutions.
• Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Support software delivery through architecture reviews and technical oversight.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cloud migration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

C#

.NET

Python

SQL

DevOps

AI platforms

Job description

Senior Software Architect

We are seeking a Principal Software Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise cloud, data, and AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud and enterprise application architectures.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Develop AI and data platform solutions to support business operations.
• Establish architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and design guidance to engineering teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver enterprise technology solutions.
• Ensure applications meet security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Support software delivery through architecture reviews and technical oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior architecture or technical leadership role.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, cloud data platforms, and application modernization.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and modern DevOps practices.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.