Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead — AI SaaS; Remote Europe

Principal Software Architect & Technical Lead - SaaS & ML Platforms

Location: Flexible (Remote & Europe Based)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)

* Applicants must hold a valid EU work permit and/or reside within Europe. Please note that only eligible candidates will be contacted.

About the Role:

On behalf of our innovative medtech client we are looking for a hands-on senior technical leader to drive the architecture and evolution of a cloud-native SaaS platform that integrates machine learning and scientific modeling. This role combines software engineering excellence, scalable system design, and customer-facing technical leadership. You will define the technical roadmap, guide infrastructure decisions, and ensure the platform meets enterprise-grade standards for performance, security, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Architecture & System Integration & Platform:
  Design and evolve a robust SaaS architecture, including microservices, cloud infrastructure, and Dev Ops pipelines.
• Hands-On Development:
  Contribute to coding, prototyping, and code reviews to maintain technical depth.
• Data Engineering:
  Implement secure, automated data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with scientific and ML teams to translate complex models into scalable software components.
• Customer Engagement:
  Act as a trusted technical advisor for enterprise clients, guiding integrations and secure data workflows.
• Team Leadership:
  Mentor developers, enforce best practices, and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Python and modern software engineering principles.
• Proven track record in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or similar) and Dev Ops (CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code).
• Expertise in ML frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and understanding of MLOps principles.
• Knowledge of data pipeline design, APIs, and integration frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

• Background in life sciences, biotech, or AI-driven SaaS platforms.
• Experience with hybrid modeling or scientific computing workflows.
• Familiarity with startup or scale-up environments.

Why Join?

• Shape the next generation of AI-powered SaaS platforms in a high-impact industry.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and domain experts.
• Enjoy a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Nur Ergiydiren at

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