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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.
