We're Hiring: SaaS Architect & Developer
Location: Remote (must overlap 11:00–20:00 GMT daily)
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience
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 ResponsibilitiesHands‑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
- 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
- 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
- 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.)
- 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
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What We Do
The Plum Tree Group is an interactive agency focusing on solutions for emerging businesses. We focus on Information Technology, Business Process Outsourcing, Marketing and Communications, Consulting and Micro Venture Support Services … all customized exclusively for small- and mid-sized emerging companies.
