SAAS ARCHITECT - AZURE / M365

SAAS PRODUCT ARCHITECT - AZURE/MICROSOFT 365
Contract | 6 Months | Hybrid (Berkshire) | Inside IR35 | £600 pd
 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SaaS Product Architect with a strong Azure background to join on a 6-month contract. You will be responsible for designing and developing enterprise-grade, cloud-native SaaS solutions integrated with Microsoft 365. This is an exciting opportunity to work on AI-powered information management solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence in Berkshire, and falls inside IR35 at a daily rate of up to £600

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, multi-tenant SaaS products on Azure with seamless Microsoft 365 integration.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of SaaS product development, from conceptualization to deployment.
• Define and implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, DevOps, and QA, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and design patterns.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
• Engage with clients and partners, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities, including technical demos, solution presentations, and architectural guidance.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-level SaaS products on Azure.
• Expertise in multi-tenant architecture and highly scalable, cloud-native SaaS solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with core Azure services, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue), Azure Service Bus, Azure API Management
  • Azure Logic Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure DevOps (CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code - Terraform/Bicep)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 services, including, SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive // Microsoft Graph API and SharePoint REST API
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, identity management, and compliance standards (Zero Trust, IAM, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, and Functions.
• Proven ability to work in larger organizations and enterprise environments, following standardized development processes and quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership abilities.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in SaaS product development for Azure Marketplace.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate).
• Experience with AI/ML technologies and cognitive services in SaaS applications.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Familiarity with GraphQL, Webhooks, and API Gateway solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Serverless Computing & Microservices Architecture.