IT Enterprise Application Architect

About us  

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for almost 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.   

At Davy, you are the difference.    

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.   

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.  

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our growing business for an IT Enterprise Application Architect to join the IT Team reporting into the CIO.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

· In depth knowledge of IT business applications including integration, security and cloud-based infrastructure

· Strong knowledge of Financial Services technology, ideally in the Wealth Management sector

· Experience engaging with senior stakeholders up to and including Board

· Strong experience in solution evaluation and product selection

Responsibilities:

· Define and enforce architecture principles, policies, and governance processes for the application landscape.

· Provide guidance for major projects to ensure they align with enterprise-wide goals and principles, and that architectural consistency is maintained.

· Evaluate, select, and integrate new and existing enterprise applications and systems.

· Collaborate with business and application owners to ensure solutions align with current & future business needs

· Create and update the overall application architecture strategy, including enterprise-wide application architecture frameworks

· Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making

· Conduct impact analyses for new business requirements and technology changes on the application landscape.

· Maintain a repository of architecture artifacts, models, and documentation.

· Lead Architectural Review Board deliberations

Requirements

Experience required:

· 10+ years of experience in App Development/Implementation role

· Strong experience in planning & implementing successful projects

· In depth experience in aligning CRM (ideally Salesforce) platforms with business needs

Non-Technical skills required:

Problem Solving

· An ability to engage the process and best practice associated with creative problem solving.

· Strong technical skills are required to understand the infrastructure environment and meet the organisation’s needs.

Communications

· A clear understanding of how to identify business needs and drivers and how to deal effectively with a variety of situations.

· An awareness of the needs of developing professional relationships

· Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills

What we offer  

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.    

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.   

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.   

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.   

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.   

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.    

Important Information  

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.  

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.