Solution Architect

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants 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 Version 1 and 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!

• Design and develop technical solutions based on the Microsoft platform, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and non-functional requirements.
• Provide architectural oversight and leadership throughout the software development lifecycle, particularly in .NET environments.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of key architectural components such as APIs (Web API, Graph API), workflows, and code deployment pipelines.
• Guide and mentor development teams, offering technical direction and support in drafting architectural documentation.
• Conduct architectural reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and secure software development principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms to support solution architecture design.
• Maintain high-quality architectural artifacts including solution diagrams, data flow diagrams, and integration specifications.

• Must have at least seven (7) years ICT experience.
• Proven experience in Microsoft development and production environments, including Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git.
• Strong understanding of application architecture design patterns and non-functional requirements for on-premise and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in Agile delivery environments, with knowledge of Scrum processes and Application Lifecycle Management.
• Experience as a technical architect and implementation lead, particularly in developing APIs and batch components.
• Deep understanding of the .NET framework and the software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to embed secure software development practices (Secure by Design) into solutions.
• Experience in evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into enterprise solutions.
• Strong leadership and advisory capabilities across software engineering, architecture, security, and data governance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce and maintain architectural documentation and mentor technical 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.
 

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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