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# Principal Software Architect

- **Company:** VACO LLC
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Management, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-software-architect-hartford-ct-usa-58872004

## About the Role

vision 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 Tasks * 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 Key requirements * salary range disclosed * discretionary bonuses * medical, dental, and vision benefits * 401(k) retirement plan

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you shape enterprise cloud, data, and AI foundations to enable scalable, secure software for complex business operations. You will guide cross-functional teams, set architecture standards, and drive cloud modernization efforts aligned with the company's mission. You'll tackle security, performance, and governance challenges while mentoring engineers and delivering high-impact technology solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of cloud, data platforms, and AI that influences how the organization leverages technology at scale. A strong hook is the opportunity to lead transformative architecture initiatives in a regulated industry. Compensation / Benefits * 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 Tasks * 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 Key requirements * salary range disclosed * discretionary bonuses * medical, dental, and vision benefits * 401(k) retirement plan


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