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hackajob

Principal Software Architect (.NET/AWS)

hackajob, Lehi, Utah, United States, 84043

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Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

hackajob is collaborating with Verisk to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. As a Principal Software Architect, you will define and drive the technical vision for systems built on a modern stack including .NET (C#), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS. You will lead architectural strategies, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence development practices across teams to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep hands‑on experience, capable of operating autonomously while collaborating closely with engineering leadership, product, UX, and cross‑functional stakeholders. You will be a catalyst for innovation and a mentor to senior engineers, helping to shape the future of our technological landscape.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Strategy

Define and evolve architecture for distributed systems built on .NET and deployed on AWS, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead design efforts for cloud‑native applications, focusing on scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Evaluate and guide the use of PostgreSQL and MongoDB for optimal data modeling and performance. Identify technical debt and risks across systems and champion remediation strategies.

Execution & Delivery

Lead the development of complex features and services across multiple teams, ensuring high‑quality implementation. Write clean, maintainable C# code and set the standard through code reviews, testing, and documentation. Collaborate on technical planning, estimation, and delivery timelines with stakeholders. Participate in on‑call rotations and guide incident response and root cause analysis.

Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor engineers across teams, fostering growth in cloud architecture, backend development, and database design. Drive improvements in engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling within AWS. Partner with product, design, QA, and platform teams to deliver robust, user‑centric solutions.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

Stay current with advancements in .NET, AWS services, database technologies, and architectural patterns. Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve developer experience and system reliability. Lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives to validate new technologies and approaches.

Qualifications

Extensive experience designing and building scalable systems using .NET (C#), PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Deep understanding of cloud‑native architecture and AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation).

Proven ability to lead cross‑team technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions.

Strong grasp of distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven architecture.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices in AWS.

Track record of mentoring engineers and fostering technical excellence.

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

High ownership mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment.

Ability to balance innovation with pragmatic delivery and business impact.

We prefer a candidate to be in proximity of our Lehi, Utah location. Hybrid 2x a week in office.

Salary Range: 145‑160K + Bonus.

Verisk. Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk. At Verisk, you’ll have the chance to build a rewarding career with flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need. Verisk has been recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a Best‑Managed Company, and a World’s Best Employer for Women.

Verisk Businesses:

Underwriting Solutions – underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess & aggregate to assess risk efficiently.

Claims Solutions – end‑to‑end claims handling with analytics and automation tools that streamline workflow and improve claims management.

Property Estimating Solutions – estimation software for professionals evaluating all phases of building and repair.

Extreme Event Solutions – risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient.

Specialty Business Solutions – integrated suite of software for full end‑to‑end management of insurance and reinsurance business.

Marketing Solutions – data and insights to improve reach, timing, relevance, and compliance.

Life Insurance Solutions – data‑insight‑driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the policy lifecycle.

Verisk Maplecroft – intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and a paid time off program. Compensation includes base salary based on role, experience, skill set, and location, with potential commission‑based pay or equitable incentive compensation. All applicants are considered without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except where higher by law.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited resume.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development

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