Solution Architect – Azure / .NET – SaaS – Remote/Hybrid (UK) – Up to £85,000 p/a
The Opportunity
A fast-growing, venture-backed SaaS company is seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft technologies. Supporting a broad UK client base and a platform used by thousands of users, the business is scaling rapidly and investing in senior technical leadership to shape its next phase of growth.
This is a strategic, hands-on architecture role where you’ll help define the future of a complex, cloud-native platform. You’ll provide technical leadership, influence product direction, and work across multiple agile development teams to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead architecture across application, data, and infrastructure domains
* Act as Design Authority for scalable and secure solutions
* Translate business needs into actionable, well-structured technical strategies
* Document and communicate architectural decisions clearly across teams
* Guide platform evolution, integration patterns, and cloud infrastructure improvements
* Monitor emerging technologies and lead innovation efforts
* Mentor engineers and promote architectural best practices
* Align technical vision with product and business objectives
Technical Profile
* Strong software engineering background using Microsoft stack
* Deep experience with .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#
* Proven expertise in Azure services (App Services, Service Bus, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, etc.)
* Skilled in designing microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems
* Proficient with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker), and orchestration
* Understanding of both SQL and NoSQL data architectures
* Front-end architecture experience (Angular or similar frameworks)
* Knowledge of domain-driven design (DDD) and scalable systems patterns
* Demonstrated success delivering cloud-native enterprise applications
* Comfortable working in Agile, cross-functional environments
What’s On Offer
* £80,000–£85,000 per annum
* Hybrid working (remote-first with optional office attendance)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave incentives
* Private healthcare, enhanced pension, life assurance
* Flexible benefits package including wellness schemes and tech discounts
* Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear progression opportunities
Eligibility Requirements
* Candidates must be based in the UK and have full right to work in the UK
* This organisation does not offer visa sponsorship
* Candidates must be able to start with BPSS clearance as part of onboarding
* It is advantageous if you are eligible for SC clearance in the future
Interested?
Shortlist happening this week, so do not hesitate to apply.
If you need more information please contact:
Thomas Garrett - CPS Group - tgarrett@cpsgroupuk.com