Sr. SaaS Solutions Architect

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for a hands-on technical leader who can strategically evaluate, architect, and build SaaS solutions. You'll be the critical decision-maker between building custom capabilities and integrating third-party platforms, while having the technical depth to implement either path. This role combines strategic thinking, vendor evaluation, hands-on development, and technical leadership.

Impact: Your decisions will shape our technology stack, influence $X M+ in annual technology spend, and directly impact our ability to scale and compete.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Assessment (40%)

Build vs Buy Evaluation                                                       

• Lead technical evaluation of SaaS vendors against business requirements     
• Conduct proof-of-concept implementations with vendor platforms              
• Assess vendor architecture, security posture, API capabilities, and scalability                                                                   
• Build detailed TCO models comparing build vs buy scenarios                  
• Present recommendations to engineering and business leadership with clear trade-off analysis                                                                                                                  

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY  

• Define evaluation frameworks and decision criteria for SaaS adoption        
• Maintain architecture principles and standards for third-party integrations 
• Monitor emerging SaaS trends and identify optimization opportunities        
• Evaluate vendor lock-in risks and plan mitigation strategies                
• Conduct quarterly reviews of existing SaaS portfolio for optimization       

Hands-On Development (40%)                                                    

Building Custom Solutions                                                     

• Design and implement SaaS features when build decisions are made            
• Develop integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms     
• Build abstractions and middleware to prevent vendor lock-in               
• Create internal tools and automation for SaaS management                    
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data synchronization layers    

Technical Leadership                                                          

• Write production-quality code across the stack                              
• Lead architecture reviews and design discussions                            
• Mentor engineers on integration patterns and best practices               
• Establish coding standards for SaaS integrations                            
• Drive technical excellence through c