Our client is a Tech Solutions company based in Chicago and Israel who offer a range of product configurators and customization solutions suitable for businesses of any size and they are looking for a Principal SaaS Architect & Developer to join their team and to work remotely from Cyprus.
As a Principal SaaS Architect & Developer, you will work directly with the company founder, devoting 60% of your time to hands-on development, building and scaling our most complex features and 40% to architectural strategy, project planning, and team leadership. You will own end-to-end design of core services, manage GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines, and translate business needs into robust, scalable solutions without losing sight of delivery velocity.
Key Responsibilities:
Hands On Development (60%)
- Architect, implement, and maintain back end services, APIs and front-end code using TypeScript/Node.js, etc.
- Evolve our AWS infrastructure (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito) with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK)
- Optimize performance, reliability, and security of critical systems
- Own our GitHub mono repo: branching strategy, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines
- Integrate and extend 2D/3D rendering libraries (Fabric.js, Three.js, Babylon.js, WebGL) into the platform
Architecture & Leadership (40%)
- Define and document system architecture, data flows, and integration patterns
- Lead task planning, technical estimation, and work closely with client facing team on task and roadmap prioritization
- Mentor and coach engineers and team members on best practices for coding, testing, and deployment
- Collaborate with product, design, and customer teams to align on feature specs and delivery timelines
- Champion AI powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to boost team productivity.
Requirements:
Experience:
- 7+ years of full stack development with at least 3 years in a lead or architectural role
Technical Skills:
- Expert in TypeScript and Node.js, with strong API design skills
- Proven track record designing and operating serverless/microservices on AWS
- Proficiency with AWS CDK, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito, etc.
- Hands on with GitHub workflows, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.), and release management
- Familiarity with Fabric.js and Three.js
Key Competencies:
- Communication: Exceptional at converting abstract ideas into clear diagrams and plans; comes prepared to meetings with concise documentation; balances thoroughness and speed in a fast paced environment
- Multitasking: Quick to learn new technologies and able to manage multiple, varied projects concurrently
- Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying priorities, avoiding unnecessary detail where it hampers delivery
Availability:
- Must overlap 11:00–20:00 GMT daily and occasionally join meetings at other times
Soft Skills:
- Self starter, strong ownership mindset, and proactive collaborator across cross functional teams
Bonus Points:
- Experience integrating with eCommerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify)
- Familiarity with real time image rendering or CDN/caching strategies
- Background in startup or high growth environments
- Design sensibility and ability to partner closely with UX/UI teams
- Experience with AI driven development workflows (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.)
Why Join Them?
- High Impact: Architect and deliver features that power leading eCommerce brands’ customization experiences
- Remote & Flexible: 100% remote culture with async collaboration and work life balance
- Collaborative Environment: Work directly with our founder, product, and design leads to shape the future of visual commerce
- Cutting Edge Tools: Leverage modern cloud services and AI powered developer tools
- Growth & Ownership: Take full ownership of critical projects and mentor a growing engineering team
To apply:
Please send your CV to StaffMatters at admin@smstaffmatters.com and mention that you are applying for the vacancy of Principal SaaS Architect & Developer with reference number 3636.
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