[Remote] Software Application Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Polaris Inc. is a global powersports company that develops products, services, and experiences for outdoor recreation. The Software Application Architect will lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, cloud-native applications, provide hands-on technical leadership, and guide architectural strategy across agile product teams.


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

Skills

  • 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

Benefits

  • Market-leading profit-sharing plan
  • Company contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Discounted employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
  • Financial wellness education and consultation
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off
  • Gym and personal training reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Disability offerings
  • Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
  • Remote-based role with travel to Polaris locations based on business need

Company Overview

  • Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry. It was founded in 1954, and is headquartered in Medina, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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