Lead SaaS Architect

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company committed to transforming our product offerings into superior SaaS solutions. Our vision is to enhance our SaaS capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. We are on a journey to refine our SaaS strategy, and we need a visionary SaaS Architect to help us accelerate this transformation.

The role
We are looking for an experienced and innovative SaaS Architect to lead the architectural transformation of our SaaS offerings. As a key member of the architecture board, you will work closely with the Lead Enterprise Architect and report directly to the CTO. Your primary responsibility will be to define and implement the architectural vision that supports our strategic goals, focusing on transitioning on-premise products to SaaS and optimizing our existing SaaS solutions.

You will be working from either our Aarhus, Copenhagen, Oslo, or Hamburg office, depending on your current location. You will also be able to work from home when needed.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the architecture board and SaaS product manager to define and refine the SaaS architectural vision and strategy.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure SaaS solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes that support our SaaS transformation from both architectural and cost perspectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure management.
• Oversee the migration of on-premise products to SaaS, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to customers.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and documentation to support ongoing development and operational activities.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, reliability, and scalability of SaaS applications.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our SaaS solutions remain competitive and innovative.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SaaS Architect or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of SaaS principles and cloud computing.
• Expertise in general cloud technologies and IaaS, with a deep understanding of Kubernetes, containerization, and event-driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure management, DevOps practices, and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound architectural decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in running operations, service desk, and support for SaaS applications is a plus.

Help us empower storytellers across the globe
Stibo DX is the global leader in digital transformation for media enterprises. Our platform and services help automate complex content production and multi-channel delivery for the most ambitious and successful media across the globe. A global and dynamic team of 200+ employees across Aarhus, Copenhagen, Atlanta, Hamburg, Oslo and Dhaka, we combine creativity and innovation with the stability of a long-standing organization.

Among our customers are The New York Times, Hearst, Gannett, The Economist, JP Politikens Hus, Mediahuis, The Hindu, and many more. If you want to be part of a team where individuals are valued and trust is a driver, we encourage you to apply today.

Interested?
Please apply here on LinkedIn via EasyApply. We ask you to upload your CV and motivation letter. Candidates without a motivation letter will not be taken into consideration. You are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview in the last two weeks of August.

Should you have questions about the position, you are also welcome to contact Jesper Broni Andersen, CTO via LinkedIn.

We look forward to hearing from you.