Software Application Architect

Polaris Inc. Software Architect

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview

You will lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performing software applications that support Polaris's digital platforms. In this role, you work closely with other architects and agile product teams to align application design with enterprise architecture standards and modern development practices. You provide hands-on technical leadership across solution design, implementation, and long-term maintainability. This is a compelling opportunity to shape enterprise-scale applications, influence architectural direction, and deliver solutions with broad business impact while working remotely with purposeful in-person engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, cloud-native applications aligned with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and patterns.
• Lead the design and development of applications using C#,.NET 8, Azure services, and RESTful APIs.
• Architect and implement single-page application solutions using Angular and modern frontend patterns.
• Evaluate and recommend system solutions, balancing custom development with third-party and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with solution architects to define cross-team architectural strategies and integration approaches.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, supporting clean architecture and maintainable codebases.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Promote secure, performant, and resilient application designs that meet quality and compliance expectations.
• Monitor, assess, and reduce technical debt to ensure long-term sustainability of applications.
• Create and maintain architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and solution blueprints.

Desired Competencies

• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
• Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in web application development using C#, ASP.NET, and related frameworks.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Application Architect role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and secure application design principles.
• Proficiency in relational database design and development using SQL Server.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Remote-based role with travel to Polaris locations based on business need.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!