Software Application Architect (Remote)

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.

Polaris Industries, Inc. is seeking a forward-thinking Software Application Architect to join our agile product teams. In this role, you will lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing software applications. You’ll collaborate with fellow architects to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and drive innovation across our digital platforms. This position requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for modern software development practices.

• Champion enterprise architecture principles, standards, and patterns

• Design and evolve cloud-native, scalable, and resilient applications

• Collaborate with Solution Architects to define cross-team architectural strategies

• Evaluate and recommend system solutions, balancing custom development and third-party tool

Solution Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications using C#, .NET 8, Azure capabilities, and RESTful APIs

• Architect and implement solutions using Angular and SPA patterns

• Integrate with Azure services such as Service Bus, API Management, and App Services

• Ensure application designs are secure, performant, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams

• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives

• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and stakeholders to refine user experiences

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve code quality, and enhance developer productivity across teams

• Promote best practices for integrating AI tools into the software development lifecycle, including code generation, documentation, and testing

• Evaluate and recommend emerging AI-driven engineering tools to improve team efficiency and innovation

• Mentor developers on effective use of AI tools to support clean architecture, maintainability, and consistency in codebases

Maintenance & Support

• Monitor and reduce technical debt, ensuring long-term maintainability

• Support and enhance deployed solutions across environments

• Ensure software meets quality, security, and extensibility standards

• Create and maintain technical documentation and support tools

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in web application development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and Visual Studio

• 2+ years in an Application Architect role

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, including services like Azure Functions, App Service, API Management, and Service Bus

• Experience using Azure Data Factory (ADF) to create and orchestrate data pipelines for moving and transforming data between various data stores.

• Well-versed in front-end framework.

• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns

• Proficiency in relational database design and development using SQL Server

• Demonstrated ability to create and communicate architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and solution blueprints

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Angular and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development

• Experience with API development, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs

• Strong understanding of security best practices in application development (e.g., authentication, authorization, data protection)

• Experience working in agile environments and participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferences:

• Experience with Azure Synapse or Microsoft Fabric for advanced data engineering

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as Cosmos DB or MongoDB

• Knowledge of GraphQL for flexible and efficient API design

• Background in B2B or B2C web development

• Experience with front-end SPA frameworks such as Angular

• Familiarity with AI integration in applications, including use of GitHub Copilot

• Understanding of observability practices and tools like Application Insights

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Remote based with travel to Polaris locations based on business need.

The pay range for Minnesota is $140,000 to $155,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

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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!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.  Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.  Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com.  To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).