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
1. Architect and design scalable, multi-tenant SaaS products on Azure with seamless Microsoft 365 integration.
2. Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of SaaS product development, from conceptualization to deployment.
3. Define and implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, DevOps, and QA, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
5. Create and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and design patterns.
6. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
7. Engage with clients and partners, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
8. Support pre-sales activities, including technical demos, solution presentations, and architectural guidance.
Required Skills & Experience
1. Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-level SaaS products on Azure.
2. Expertise in multi-tenant architecture and highly scalable, cloud-native SaaS solutions.
3. 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.
4. Azure Logic Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
5. Azure DevOps (CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code - Terraform/Bicep).
6. Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Microsoft Graph API, and SharePoint REST API.
7. Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, identity management, and compliance standards (Zero Trust, IAM, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
8. Experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, and Functions.
9. Proven ability to work in larger organizations and enterprise environments, following standardized development processes and quality assurance methodologies.
10. Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps principles.
11. Excellent problem-solving skills, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership abilities.
12. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Desirable Skills
1. Experience in SaaS product development for Azure Marketplace.
2. Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate).
3. Experience with AI/ML technologies and cognitive services in SaaS applications.
4. Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
5. Familiarity with GraphQL, Webhooks, and API Gateway solutions.
6. Hands-on experience with Serverless Computing & Microservices Architecture.
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