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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

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