Principal Software Engineer – Software Architect

Talcott Financial Group

Principal Software Engineer leading the design and governance of Azure Cloud and AI initiatives. Collaborating with multiple business areas at Talcott Financial Group to deliver scalable solutions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeCharlotte • Connecticut, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and owning cloud and AI architecture, with a focus on scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. Proficient in leading Azure platform engineering, AI/ML solution architecture, and enterprise data platform strategy while ensuring compliance and governance.

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Microsoft Azure ExpertiseAI/ML Solution ArchitectureEnterprise Data Platform StrategyInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)Azure Certifications

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Hard Skills

C# ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSQL ProgrammingCloud-Native ArchitectureMicroservicesAPIsEvent-Driven SystemsDevOps PracticesData ArchitectureData Governance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOwnershipStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft FabricAzure Platform ServicesCI/CD PipelinesTerraformBicepARM Templates

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAzure AI Engineer

Industry Keywords

InsuranceFinancial ServicesRegulated Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMicroservicesPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own cloud and AI architecture, ensuring scalable, resilient, and secure solutions aligned to business strategy
Lead Azure platform engineering and migrations
Architect AI/ML and generative AI solutions
Drive enterprise data platform strategy using Microsoft Fabric, Azure
Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices for cloud-native application development
Lead delivery across multiple programs, providing technical oversight and solution governance
Ensure security, compliance, and governance requirements are embedded into all solution designs
Partner with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technology solutions
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership on architecture, cloud engineering, AI adoption, and software development practices
Develop and maintain the enterprise Azure & AI roadmap, aligning investments with business priorities and emerging technology trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and platforms
5+ years of architecture experience defining solution, application, cloud, or enterprise architectures
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including compute, networking, storage, identity, security, and platform services
Hands-on experience designing and implementing AI/ML and generative AI solutions
Strong experience with enterprise data platforms, data architecture, analytics, and data governance
Strong programming skills in C#, Python, SQL, and modern software development frameworks
Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and DevOps practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) and CI/CD pipelines
Insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer, or related certifications preferred
Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth and the ability to balance architecture vision with delivery execution
Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and ownership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Finance Talcott Financial Group is a financial services company that offers retirement and institutional risk-transfer solutions, primarily through annuity products and structured risk transactions. The firm markets fixed and fixed-indexed annuities (e. g. , EverGuard, EverStead MYGA) for individual retirement planning and provides bespoke liability transfer and capital solutions to institutional clients, leveraging a partnership with Sixth Street for access to capital. Talcott emphasizes its insurance company issuers (Talcott Resolution Life and related entities), regulatory disclaimers for annuity guarantees, and the use of third‑party indices and licenses in some products. The company positions itself as a risk solutions provider combining industry experience, a diversified balance sheet, and tailored product design for retirement and institutional clients. Principal Software Engineer – Software Architect 🔥 30 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Charlotte – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer Azure Cloud Microservices Python SQL Terraform Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Define and own cloud and AI architecture, ensuring scalable, resilient, and secure solutions aligned to business strategy
Lead Azure platform engineering and migrations
Architect AI/ML and generative AI solutions
Drive enterprise data platform strategy using Microsoft Fabric, Azure
Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices for cloud-native application development
Lead delivery across multiple programs, providing technical oversight and solution governance
Ensure security, compliance, and governance requirements are embedded into all solution designs
Partner with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technology solutions
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership on architecture, cloud engineering, AI adoption, and software development practices
Develop and maintain the enterprise Azure & AI roadmap, aligning investments with business priorities and emerging technology trends 🎯 Requirements
10+ years of software engineering experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and platforms
5+ years of architecture experience defining solution, application, cloud, or enterprise architectures
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including compute, networking, storage, identity, security, and platform services
Hands-on experience designing and implementing AI/ML and generative AI solutions
Strong experience with enterprise data platforms, data architecture, analytics, and data governance
Strong programming skills in C#, Python, SQL, and modern software development frameworks
Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, event-driven systems, and DevOps practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) and CI/CD pipelines
Insurance, financial services, or highly regulated industry experience preferred
Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer, or related certifications preferred
Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth and the ability to balance architecture vision with delivery execution
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