Software Architect – Data & Performance – .NET, Azure, SQL – Scotland / UK Remote – Award-Winning, High-Growth AI SaaS Scale-Up
This hire will play a critical role in defining how data, AI, and large-volume workloads power the future of the platform.
This is not a “maintenance architect” role.
This is a hands‑on architectural leadership position shaping the backbone of a high‑impact SaaS product.
Your role will involve the following:
* Defining scalable architectural solutions for high‑volume data
* Leading data performance and optimisation initiatives
* Embedding security and privacy‑by‑design principles
* Delivering and reviewing cloud‑native Azure solutions
* Driving architectural change within established codebases
* Supporting how AI and data intelligence integrate into core product workflows
This is a role for someone who enjoys modernising, evolving and strengthening architecture — not just maintaining it.
We’re seeking a strong back‑end architect operating confidently within:
* Performance optimisation and query tuning
* A senior back‑end engineer or architect with strong system design capability
* Experienced implementing architectural change in live SaaS products
* Excellent at breaking down large, ambiguous problems into manageable deliverables
* Confident managing risk, complexity and trade‑offs
* Strong collaborator who can align engineering with product and business goals
* Comfortable in a fast‑scaling environment with evolving requirements
What You’ll Get
* 33 days holiday (rising to 40 days with tenure)
* 4‑week paid sabbatical after 5 years
* 20 hours paid volunteering time
* Monthly team social time
Hybrid – Edinburgh or UK Remote
* No mandated office days – autonomy and outcomes matter
* Strong collaborative culture with optional in‑office connection
This is a pivotal role influencing how data, performance and AI scale across the platform.
You’ll help define how customers access, use and interact with mission‑critical data — driving measurable business results.
Immediate interview slots available for strong candidates.
Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates:
* Data‑heavy or performance‑sensitive systems
* Technical leadership within live SaaS environments
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