SaaS Architect & Developer

We're Hiring: SaaS Architect & Developer

Location: Remote (must overlap 11:00–20:00 GMT daily)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Role Summary

As our 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 Us?

• 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