Highspring is a global consulting and professional services firm partnering with organizations to modernize technology platforms, accelerate digital transformation, and deliver high-impact business outcomes. We work side by side with our clients to design, build, and scale innovative solutions, combining deep technical expertise with pragmatic execution. The Opportunity Highspring is supporting a client in the language technology and AI space on the evolution of a large-scale, cloud-based SaaS platform. We are seeking a Senior SaaS Platform Architect to play a key role in shaping the long-term technical vision of this platform. This is a senior level opportunity for an architect who thrives at the intersection of strategy, hands‑on design, and cross‑functional leadership. You will influence critical architectural decisions, guide engineering teams, and ensure that scalable, secure, and resilient systems underpin AI‑driven products used in regulated industries. It’s for a permanent position at our client’s premises. What You’ll Do Design and evolve scalable SaaS and cloud architectures with a strong focus on performance, reliability, security, and maintainability Define and advance the long‑term architecture roadmap in close collaboration with engineering, GenAI, and DevOps teams Create and maintain architectural documentation, including system blueprints, integration diagrams, and technical standards Explore emerging technologies, develop proofs of concept, and prototype innovative solutions to address new business needs Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, raising overall design maturity and code quality Architect new features while ensuring the stability and sustainability of existing platforms Partner with product owners and Agile teams to translate architectural direction into executable delivery plans Act as a trusted technical advisor, clearly communicating architectural trade‑offs and decisions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders What You Bring to the Table A strong architectural mindset with the ability to balance long‑term vision and pragmatic execution Proven leadership skills, with experience influencing teams without direct authority Excellent communication skills and comfort engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders A collaborative, self‑directed approach in complex, fast-moving environments Core Skills Required Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field 10+ years of professional software development experience building web-based products at scale 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and AI model infrastructure, ideally on AWS Strong expertise in Python and modern front‑end frameworks such as React Demonstrated experience architecting complex SaaS platforms with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security Solid understanding of SaaS compliance standards, including SOC 2, GDPR, and ISO 27001 Fluency in English (written and verbal) The Stack Python-based backend services Modern front‑end frameworks (React) AI and machine learning infrastructure supporting large‑scale SaaS platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr