AWS Architect

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 

• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 

• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 

• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

Version 1 are one of a handful of AWS Premier Consulting Partners, which is the highest tier of AWS Partnership available. You will be working for the AWS Practice which consists of some of the best Architects, DevOps Engineers and Consultants. The customer engagements are varied and the exposure to cutting-edge technologies is always present. You will work in a mixture of teams to deliver solutions to some of the most high-profile customers in Europe.

Version 1 invests in their people and you will be supported to take Associate, Professional and Speciality certifications and additional training that is relevant to your role. We have a successful learning and development programme that will allow you the freedom to take on training and certifications on the training platform of your choice. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architect, you'll assist in implementing and supporting large-scale cloud implementations on Amazon AWS. Other duties include architecting and implementing cloud solutions for different applications, automating cloud operations and cloud deployments.

• Enhance cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns
• Develop and implement ways to move apps and workloads to the cloud
• Work closely with business leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns
• Monitor compliance of cloud resources to see if they fit industry guardrails and best practices
• Research and propose solutions for AWS data transformation, data connections, operational frameworks, and application integration
• Work closely with lead architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural templates and build/operational artifcats
• Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop solutions
• Helping Version 1 work on proposals with your technical skills
• Use your expertise to provide some thought leadership

Essential criteria:

Experience & Cloud Architecture

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience working with AWS Cloud
• Proven experience working as an AWS Architect
• Demonstrable experience conducting AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews

Cloud Platforms & Kubernetes

• Strong hands-on experience designing, building, deploying, and operating production-grade EKS / Kubernetes clusters
• Experience delivering highly regulated, secure, scalable, multi-tenant platforms
• Strong understanding of secured-by-design cloud architectures

DevOps / DevSecOps

• Strong knowledge of DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience implementing fully automated CI/CD pipelines, specifically using GitHub Actions
• Hands-on experience embedding security controls throughout the delivery pipeline

Infrastructure & Automation

• Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform
• Experience with Helm Charts
• Strong scripting skills using Python and Bash
• Hands-on Linux experience (RHEL, CentOS)

Preferred Criteria

Certifications

• AWS Certifications at Associate and/or Professional level

Security & Engineering

• Strong security-focused mindset with practical security engineering experience
• Previous hands-on engineering background
• Experience with CDK, TypeScript, and/or advanced Terraform usage

Software Development

• Experience with at least one software development language, such as:
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • Java
  • .NET

Personal Attributes

• A keen interest in modern technology and cloud innovation
• Passion for mentoring and developing others
• Enjoys collaborating within high-performing engineering teams

Why Version 1? 

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring. 
 
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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