SAAS PRODUCT ARCHITECT - AZURE/MICROSOFT 365
Contract 6 Months Hybrid (Berkshire) Inside IR 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
o Azure Logic Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
o 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.