Solution Architect – .NET, Next.js, Azure (Enterprise SaaS)

About the Role

As Solution Architect at muSharp, you will own the technical vision and architecture for a multi-tenant, enterprise SaaS collaboration platform built on .NET (C#), Next.js, Azure, and advanced AI workflows (Elsa, Azure OpenAI). You will drive decisions, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable, secure, future-proof systems, bridging client requirements and robust technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design for a cloud-native SaaS: .NET backend, Next.js frontend, Azure infrastructure, Elsa workflow automation, and advanced AI (Azure OpenAI, LLMs).
• Translate business/product requirements into secure, scalable, maintainable technical blueprints.
• Define and enforce architecture principles for performance, high availability, scalability, observability, and regulatory compliance (PDPL, GDPR, SOC2, etc.).
• Own solution strategy for key platform pillars: multi-tenancy, RBAC/auth, real-time/SignalR, data residency, and secure DevOps.
• Guide and mentor backend, frontend, DevOps, AI, and workflow engineers; facilitate technical design reviews and best coding practices.
• Oversee integration and orchestration of Azure services (AKS, Azure PostgreSQL/SQL, Redis, Service Bus, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Cognitive/Search).
• Lead POCs for emerging tech (AI pipelines, LLM orchestration, multi-cloud, advanced SaaS integrations).
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and security/compliance officers to ensure holistic delivery.
• Document architecture using diagrams (C4, UML), specs, and cloud blueprints; maintain architecture repository.
• Address architectural risks, issues, and technical debt proactively.
• Support DevOps in infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous deployment best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM.
• 8+ years in large-scale software architecture/engineering, with at least 3 years as a Solution Architect for SaaS or enterprise platforms.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with:
• .NET Core/ASP.NET (C#), Web API, microservices, backend scaling
• Next.js (React), TypeScript, SSR/SSG, internationalization/localization (bilingual/RTL)
• Azure Cloud: AKS, DevOps pipelines, Managed DBs, Storage, Identity, Key Vault, Monitoring
• API design, real-time (SignalR or Azure SignalR), REST/BFFs, and secure SPA+API architectures
• Multi-tenant patterns, RBAC/OAuth2/OIDC and integrations with Azure AD/Auth0/Entra ID
• Workflow engines (Elsa, Camunda, or similar)
• AI/ML integration: Azure OpenAI/Cognitive Services, Python microservices, prompt engineering
• CI/CD automation, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), infrastructure as code (Terraform/Bicep)
• Security-first design: encryption, threat modeling, secrets management, audit/compliance
• Strong analytical, systems-thinking, and documentation skills.
• Proven leadership/mentorship of engineering teams and coordination with business/product stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Preferred/Desirable

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent (AZ-305).
• Experience with PDPL/GDPR/SOC2 or data residency in MENA.
• Prior startups or product leadership on SaaS/collaboration/AI-focused platforms.
• Open source contributions and strong technical community presence.

Why Join muSharp?

• Shape a cutting-edge, AI-powered enterprise SaaS used across the MENA region and globally.
• Own ambitious, high-impact architectural decisions.
• Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking, and highly skilled team.