Principal Software Architect (.NET/AWS)

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.

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.

 

• 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 this candidate to be in the proximity of our Lehi, Utah location. Hybrid 2x a week in office.
Salary Range: 145-160K + Bonus.

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For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

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