Chief Architect

Evotix EHS Academy Evotix Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Architect to shape the future of their product architecture and drive innovation through cutting-edge technology and AI integration. In this pivotal role, you will define and lead architectural strategies, ensuring scalable and secure product designs while collaborating with senior leadership. You'll champion modern practices and explore emerging technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming health, safety, and wellbeing in businesses, and enjoy a range of competitive benefits including unlimited leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Unlimited Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Coverage

Quarterly Wellness Days

Educational Benefits

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SaaS software architecture, leading complex projects.
• Proven track record in developing technology-leading SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute architecture strategy for Evotix SaaS products.
• Guide architectural choices and mentor engineering teams.

Skills

SaaS Software Architecture

Cloud Computing

Data Analytics

Cybersecurity

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology

Tools

.Net

MVC

C#

Java

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Chief Architect

Department: Software Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Reporting To: CPO

Description

Shape the future of our product architecture and drive innovation through cutting-edge technology and AI integration!

As Chief Architect, you’ll define and lead the architectural strategy that underpins our product roadmap and long-term vision. Partnering closely with Product and Engineering leads, you’ll guide critical technical decisions, champion modern architectural practices, and explore emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. With a strong focus on applied AI and scalable application design, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our solutions remain competitive, modern, and impactful.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive architecture strategy for Evotix SaaS products, aligning with the company’s growth and innovative objectives.
• Ensure product and platform architectures are scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures to support enterprise-grade reliability and growth.
• Work closely and collaboratively as a member of the senior product and engineering leadership team to develop architectural strategies supporting product and business objectives.
• Guide a coalition of product and engineering resources in the evaluation of emerging technologies and integration into existing products.
• Serve as the Evotix architecture and technology expert to industry organizations and customers.
• Guide architectural choice for the Evotix platforms and their integration with shared and external services.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
• Maintain a forward-looking external perspective and champion emerging technologies that are relevant to Evotix technology and have the potential to improve value delivery to customers.
• Establish best practices for software development, including code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and technical debt reduction.
• Train software engineers on using AI coding tools effectively, emphasizing best practices such as reviewing and validating AI-generated code to mitigate risks like bugs or security issues.
• Be responsible for the following functions:
  • DevOps
  • Data architecture
  • SecOps
  • Dev Tool Stack
  • Delivery of shared services that sit between the two platforms

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SaaS software architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering technology or digital transformation role, preferably in EHS-related industries.
• Proven track record of developing technology-leading SaaS applications, and enterprise technology strategies.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT governance.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with leading AI/ML practices in engineering, including the use of GitHub Copilot, Microsoft IntelliCode, and other tools to augment productivity and code quality.
• Experience modernizing legacy .NET applications and implementing AI-driven coding practices.
• Knowledge of microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures.
• Proficient in .Net, MVC, C#, Java, Git, testing frameworks, CI/CD
• Experience in agile methodologies
• Refactoring legacy .Net applications highly desired
• Experience implementing risk reduction and quality measures such as Strategies for code validation, security, intellectual property

Why Join Evotix

At Evotix, we’re transforming the way businesses approach health, safety, and wellbeing. Our team thrives on bold ideas, celebrates diversity, and embraces the power of collaboration.

Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive base salary and company-based performance bonus.
• Time to Recharge: Unlimited Annual Leave and your birthday off!
• Financial Future: Generous tiered pension scheme that increases over time.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private Medical Coverage.
• Support for You: Quarterly wellness days and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, legal, and financial guidance.
• Growth Opportunities: Educational benefits to help you keep learning and growing.
• Team Culture: Regular team events, an inclusive environment, and a shared commitment to making an impact.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us at Evotix and help shape a people-first culture that supports our mission to create a healthier, safer future.

Apply now and start your journey with us!

Thank you for your interest. Please note, we are not seeking support from external recruitment agencies at this time. Direct applications from candidates are warmly welcomed.