Lead Technical Architect
22 hours ago
Reading
Lead Technical Architect - Software / SaaS Location: Reading, UK Salary: Competitive + discretionary bonus Are you a hands-on Technical Architect looking for your next challenge in SaaS and Microsoft technologies? This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the CTO to combine product development with client-facing solution architecture, shaping the evolution of a SaaS platform while delivering bespoke solutions for enterprise clients. The Role You’ll join and lead a dynamic team driving both the internal SaaS product roadmap and custom implementations for high-profile clients across the private and public sectors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dual environment, contributing to product innovation while translating client requirements into technical solutions. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead the design, development, and enhancement of a modern AI-powered SaaS product using C#, .NET, SQL Server, React, and Microsoft Azure., • Support enterprise customers in deploying, customising, and optimising SaaS solutions., • Act as the bridge between product teams and clients, ensuring requirements translate into high-quality deliverables., • Influence technical direction for platform modernisation projects and AI/ML integration., • Contribute to proposals, technical documentation, demos, webinars, and training sessions., • Collaborate across geographically distributed teams, sharing knowledge on emerging technologies., • Work in a client-facing capacity. What We’re Looking For • 9–12 years’ experience in SaaS/product-focused environments., • 2+ years most recently in a Technical Architect capacity, • Strong hands-on software development skills: C#/.NET, SQL Server, React., • Expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including deployment and Marketplace integration., • Experience with SaaS product development and private/public cloud offerings., • Excellent communication and client-facing skills., • Ability to lead technical discussions, propose architectures, and drive solutions., • Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, and commercially aware. Desirable: • Experience in SharePoint or Enterprise Content Management., • Exposure to AI/ML technologies applied in enterprise SaaS contexts. Why This Role Is Exciting • Work on cutting-edge AI-driven SaaS products and data modernisation projects., • Collaborate with enterprise clients across diverse industries such as finance, government, legal, and engineering., • Competitive 90-110k salary with discretionary performance bonus., • Open, innovative culture., • Private health insurance and 25 days’ holiday per year., • Fast career progression and exposure to both product development and client delivery. If you’re a technical architect with a passion for SaaS, Microsoft technologies, and real-world client impact, this is a role that will challenge and inspire you. Certus Recruitment is a well-established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services. We serve the technology sector across the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.