Business Systems Architect (SaaS)

TL;DR

Business Systems Architect (SaaS): Designing and overseeing the architectural coherence of internal business-critical systems with an accent on SaaS platform integration and data flow optimization. Focus on shaping the architectural vision, balancing long-term structure with operational stability, and integrating AI into internal operations.

Location: Hybrid in Cambridge, UK (Office attendance expected once every two weeks or weekly)

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000

Company

hirify.global builds solutions that help data professionals securely manage the data and databases their organizations depend on.

What you will do

• Act as the architectural point of accountability for internal business-critical systems and SaaS platforms.
• Shape and communicate the architectural vision and roadmap for Shared Applications & Services.
• Design and guide cross-system solutions across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Define architecture standards and decision-making approaches, including the introduction of AI into operations.
• Balance long-term structural goals with short-term delivery and operational stability.

Requirements

• Significant experience designing and evolving architectures across multiple enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Deep understanding of platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, Marketo, Zuora, or comparable systems.
• Expertise in integration patterns (APIs, middleware, ETL/ELT, event-driven) and data modeling.
• Ability to communicate architectural concepts clearly to business stakeholders, senior leadership, and technical teams.
• Must be able to travel to the Cambridge office safely in a day.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible-hybrid work model combining remote work with co-located office presence.
• Environment built on trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Human-centric hiring process where every application is reviewed by a person, not AI.
• Commitment to work-life balance and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Hiring process

• Application review by a Talent Partner.
• Initial conversation to learn more about the candidate and the role.
• Skills Alignment Interview involving technical assessments or competency questions.
• Values Alignment Interview to ensure mutual fit.